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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"
(a) To do whatever pleases his wife.
(b) To be the best father to his children.
(c) To serve the judicial system honorably.
(d) To do whatever pleases those in authority.

2. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?
(a) Any depressing thoughts.
(b) The prosecution.
(c) Ivan Ilych.
(d) The bicycle on the left.

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

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

5. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?
(a) He misses several days.
(b) He becomes more and more ambitious.
(c) He is unprepared for court.
(d) He becomes close friends with the judge.

Short Answer Questions

1. What profession is Ivan Ilych?

2. Who says, "death will come to everyone as God's will?"

3. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?

4. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?

5. What has happened to the main character?

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