View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 must leave.
(d) That Peter Ivanovich has been secretly in love with Praskovya Fedorovna for years.

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

3. How much money does Ivan Ilych need to be paid?
(a) Enough to buy a summer house.
(b) At least 5,000 rubles.
(c) No less than 10,000 rubles.
(d) Enough to afford to send his son to medical school.

4. What did the sight of Ivan Ilych seem to convey to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) Conviction and righteousness.
(b) Optimism and joy.
(c) Reproach or warning.
(d) Anger and hostility.

5. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?
(a) Of schoolboy age.
(b) Old enough to be driving.
(c) Still in diapers.
(d) Of an elderly nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Ivan Ilych's professional title?

2. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?

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

4. How does Ivan Ilych's view his life?

5. Who is the main character?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 241 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample