A Problem Review

"A Problem" was written by Anton Chekhov who was a _____________ author.

• French

• Russian

• Mexican

• Chinese

What problem does Sasha have in "A Problem?"

• He has a drinking problem

• He has a gambling problem

• He is selling fake goods

• He is cashing fake checks

This character believes that Sasha should be bailed out to uphold the family honor.

• Sasha

• Ivan Markovitch

• The Colonel

• Aunt Clara

This character believes that Sasha should be taken to court to uphold the family honor.

• Sasha

• Ivan Markovitch

• The Colonel

• Aunt Clara

Sasha's uncles are very involved with how the problem is resolved. How does Sasha view the situation?

• He cares even more

• He is frightened

• He is very sad

• He is indifferent

"'Capital,' he said to Sasha. 'Thank God! You can go home my dear and sleep tranquilly.'" The word capital most likely means...

• Excellent

• An uppercase letter

• Honestly

• Money

"'Capital,' he said to Sasha. 'Thank God! You can go home my dear and sleep tranquilly.'" The word tranquilly most likely means...

• quickly

• peacefully

• angrily

• eventually

One example of situational irony in this story is...

• We know that Sasha is actually guilty

• We know that Ivan is not actually a kindhearted man

• The Colonel set Sasha up

• Sasha doesn't change his ways after being helped out

One theme from "A Problem" is...

• Sparing someone from life's consequences can have a very negative result.

• Honor is about looking out for your family.

• A criminal mind can often be changed.

• One will be blessed if one provides for their family at all costs.

Which best describes Sasha's character?

• Sasha is a static character because although he realizes he is a criminal, he never actually changes throughout the story.

• Sasha is a dynamic character because although he realizes he is a criminal, he never actually changes throughout the story.