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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who used to visit the house only once a month, but now comes around every day because of Yelena?
(a) Vanya.
(b) Sonya.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Astrov.

2. Astrov says that his work shows a clear picture of decline brought by _____________, by ignorance, and by a total lack of awareness.
(a) Education.
(b) Government.
(c) Stagnation.
(d) Squalor.

3. What does Astrov give as his excuse for quickly leaving when Sonya enters the room?
(a) He is supposed to make a phone call.
(b) He doesn't want to see her.
(c) He's not wearing a tie.
(d) He forgot his wallet.

4. Astrov asks Yelena to reconsider meeting him in ______________ so they can be together.
(a) The basement.
(b) The church.
(c) The wedding chapel.
(d) The forest.

5. Astrov stops talking about his work when he realizes that ___________ is not interested in what he has to say.
(a) Sonya.
(b) The Professor.
(c) Vanya.
(d) Yelena.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Astrov joke about during this opening scene, saying that it is oversized?

2. Vanya thinks that because he hasn't been charged with a crime, everyone must think that he is ____________.

3. Astrov says that he drinks because __________ is a dull, stupid, dirty business.

4. Sonya says that _____________ has been spoiled by women all of his life.

5. What is Vanya accused of stealing from Astrov, according to Astrov's accusation?

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