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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) Anger and hostility.
(b) Reproach or warning.
(c) Conviction and righteousness.
(d) Optimism and joy.

2. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to each child's loss?
(a) She becomes more ill temperered.
(b) She pretends that the child isn't dead for months.
(c) She wants to try for another child immediately.
(d) She decides to have no more children.

3. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?
(a) Himself.
(b) His wife.
(c) His friends.
(d) His son.

4. Who is the first to leave the event that happened on Friday?
(a) Ivan Ilych's daughter and fiance.
(b) Ivan Ilych's son.
(c) Peter Ivanovich.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

5. What did Peter Ivanovich realize as he was speaking to Praskovya Fedorovna?
(a) That Praskovya Fedorovna talks too much.
(b) That Praskovya Fedorovna just wants to know if there is any additional government grant she can receive.
(c) That Praskovya Fedorovna is very beautiful.
(d) That Peter Ivanovich would like to marry Praskovya Fedorovna .

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession is Ivan Ilych?

2. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?

3. After offering his condolences, what does Peter Ivanovich tell Praskovya Fedorovna?

4. Who is the main character?

5. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?

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