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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character?
(a) Vladimir Ivanich.
(b) Ivan Ilych.
(c) Peter Ivanovich.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

2. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?
(a) It seems expected of him.
(b) He is in love.
(c) His father-in-law forces him.
(d) He wants his wife's money.

3. What is Praskovya Fedorovna's relationship to the main character?
(a) Son.
(b) Servant.
(c) Daughter.
(d) Wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the setting of Chapter 1?

2. What did Peter Ivanovich realize as he was speaking to Praskovya Fedorovna?

3. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

4. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?

5. When Peter Ivanovich encounters Ivan Ilych's daughter and fiance, how to they look?

(see the answer key)

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