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

Short Answer Questions

1. Yelena notes that someone like Astrov is like the bright __________ rising in the midst of the darkness.

2. Vanya tells Sonya they must quickly _____________ otherwise he won't be able to go on.

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

4. Ultimately, Astrov believes the downfall of society is being caused by ____________.

5. Sonya says that she will get Astrov by telling him that __________ wants to see what he has been working on.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Professor points out that as he ages, he is becoming more offensive to himself.

Part 1: Why do you think the Professor feels he is getting offensive?

Part 2: Do you agree that people become more troublesome as they become older? Why or why not?

Part 3: How do you think you will behave when you become older? How might you feel about yourself?

Essay Topic 2

Yelena points out that Vanya should spend more time and energy creating harmony.

Part 1: Why do you think Yelena points out that Vanya should spend more time on creating harmony?

Part 2: How might Vanya begin to create more harmony in his own life?

Part 3: Do you think you spend your time and energy on creating harmony? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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