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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the sight of Ivan Ilych seem to convey to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) Conviction and righteousness.
(b) Reproach or warning.
(c) Anger and hostility.
(d) Optimism and joy.

2. To what event did Peter Ivanovich go to on Friday?
(a) To a wedding.
(b) To argue a court case.
(c) To a funeral.
(d) To a grand ball.

3. How many of Ivan Ilych's children die?
(a) 2.
(b) None.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

4. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) A lifelong acquaintance and colleaque of the main character.
(b) The main character's boss.
(c) The main character's son-in-law.
(d) The main character's brother.

5. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?
(a) Gerasim.
(b) Lisa.
(c) Vladimir Ivanich.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

Short Answer Questions

1. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

2. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to each child's loss?

3. What does Ivan Ilych do the more he senses that his wife is bored all the time?

4. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?

5. Which character does Chapter 2 discuss?

(see the answer key)

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