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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?
(a) To be home for dinner every night.
(b) To be a good father to their children.
(c) To be a good provider.
(d) To entertain her all the time.

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 son-in-law.
(c) The main character's boss.
(d) The main character's brother.

5. What has happened to the main character?
(a) He has just become a grandfather.
(b) He has been newly wed.
(c) He has died.
(d) He has been promoted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?

3. What has Ivan Ilych's ambitions resulted in?

4. Who did Peter Ivanovich meet first at Ivan Ilych's house?

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

(see the answer key)

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