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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Peter Ivanovich encounters Ivan Ilych's daughter and fiance, how to they look?
(a) Ready to cry.
(b) Inconvienenced.
(c) Angry.
(d) Happy together.

2. Who did Peter Ivanovich meet first at Ivan Ilych's house?
(a) Schwartz.
(b) Gerasim.
(c) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(d) Ivan Ilych.

3. After offering his condolences, what does Peter Ivanovich tell Praskovya Fedorovna?
(a) That Praskovya Fedorovna is very beautiful.
(b) That Praskovya Fedorovna has received all the money the government will give her.
(c) That Peter Ivanovich has been secretly in love with Praskovya Fedorovna for years.
(d) That Peter Ivanovich must leave.

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

5. Who says, "death will come to everyone as God's will?"
(a) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(b) Ivan Ilych's son.
(c) Peter Ivanovich.
(d) Gerasim.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Peter Ivanovich learn the fate of the main character?

2. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"

3. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?

4. What is Praskovya Fedorovna's relationship to the main character?

5. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?

(see the answer key)

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