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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Professor accepts the ___________ of Vanya and Vanya accepts his too.

2. The Professor says that he will not do anything without the consent of ___________.

3. Astrov asks permission to ______________ Yelena before she leaves.

4. Who has stopped working, only to follow Yelena around all day?

5. Who used to visit the house only once a month, but now comes around every day because of Yelena?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Astrov believes that places where trees have been well-tended are places where people are more artistic and wise.

Part 1: Why do you think Astrov speculates that well-tended areas of nature produce more artistic and wise people?

Part 2: Do you agree with the observation of Astrov? Why or why not?

Part 3: What do you think might also have an influence on people, making them more artistic and wise?

Essay Topic 2

Vanya seems to be a person who likes to have new things to talk about, new things to consider.

Part 1: Why do you think Vanya always wants to talk about new things?

Part 2: What is so bad about talking about the same things again and again?

Part 3: Would you rather talk about new things or old things? Why?

Essay Topic 3

Marina notes that God will continue to think about the people of the future, even if the people of the future don't think much of the past.

Part 1: Why do you think the past is so important for Astrov in this play?

Part 2: Why do you think Marina keeps a positive outlook about how people will be remembered in the future?

Part 3: What does this play have to say about the past and the future? Is the play positive or negative about time in general?

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