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Uncle Vanya
Anton Chekhov
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Act I - Part One
Act I - Part Two
Act II - Part One
Act II - Part Two
Act III - Part One
Act III - Part Two
Act IV - Part One
Act IV - Part Two
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Ivan “Vanya” Voynitsky
Yelena Andreevna
Mikhail Astrov
Sonya Alexandrovna
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Act 1 - Part One
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Act 3 - Part One
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Who is also known as "Uncle Vanya"?
Telegin
Voynitsky
Serebryakov
Astrov
2
of 5
Which of the following actions makes Voynitsky appear more pathetic than tragic?
He seduces Yelena
He remains on the estate
He fails to shoot Serebryakov
He takes care of Sonya
3
of 5
Which character both fascinates and distracts other characters?
Voynitsky
Marina
Sonya
Yelena
4
of 5
Which character expresses the philosophical and introspective speech often found in other Chekhov characters?
Astrov
Sonya
Marina
Telegin
5
of 5
Which character feels unrequited passion for Astrov?
Yelena
Sonya
Maria
Marina
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