10 Questions
Who claims ownership of the Oxen Meadows in the text?
Natalya
Why does Lomov clutch at his heart in the text?
Because of excruciating palpitations
What relationship does Natalya have with Chubukov in the text?
Father and daughter
How did the peasants come to use the Oxen Meadows according to the text?
Natalya's grandmother allowed their temporary use
Why did Lomov yell 'Oxen Meadows are mine!' in the text?
To assert his ownership of the Meadows
What caused Lomov's inside to be 'upset' in the text?
His feelings for Natalya
How long did Lomov's grandfather's peasants use the Oxen Meadows according to the text?
40 years
Who intervenes in the argument about land ownership in the text?
Chubukov
What was the reason given for disputing the ownership of Oxen Meadows?
A dispute over payment for the land
Why did Natalya claim that the Meadows belonged to her family?
Due to a historical agreement with Lomov's family
Study Notes
The Marriage Proposal
- Lomov asks Chubukov for his daughter Natalya's hand in marriage, and Chubukov gives his consent.
- Chubukov is overwhelmed with joy and hugs Lomov, calling him his "angel" and saying he's been hoping for this moment for a long time.
Lomov's Thoughts
- Lomov is nervous and trembling, feeling like he's about to take an exam.
- He knows he must make up his mind quickly, or he'll never get married.
Natalya's Entrance
- Natalya enters the scene, and Lomov exits, feeling exhausted and anxious.
- Natalya talks to her father, Chubukov, and they discuss Lomov's proposal.
Dispute over Oxen Meadows
- Lomov and Natalya argue over who owns Oxen Meadows, with Lomov insisting it belongs to him.
- Chubukov intervenes, saying the Meadows belong to them, not Lomov.
- The dispute escalates, with Lomov yelling and clutching his heart.
Background of Oxen Meadows
- Natalya explains that her aunt's grandmother gave the Meadows to their peasants for temporary use, but they never paid rent because the land was in dispute.
Lomov's Excuses
- Lomov tries to change the subject, talking about his dog Guess, who has gone lame, and the 125 roubles he paid for him.
- He also mentions his plans to go hunting for blackcock after the harvest.
Test your comprehension of a dialogue between Lomov and Chubukov. Analyze the characters' interactions, emotions, and motives in this dramatic exchange.
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