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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?
(a) His wife will live anywhere so long as her family is with her.
(b) They have the same taste.
(c) His wife does what Ivan tells her to do.
(d) His wife realizes Ivan has to find a house for the family quickly.

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

3. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?
(a) 5.
(b) None.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

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

5. How did Peter Ivanovich learn the fate of the main character?
(a) From an announcement in the judge's chamber.
(b) From reading the newspaper.
(c) From Praskovya Fedorovna.
(d) From a messager sent to tell him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?

3. Who is the main character?

4. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to each child's loss?

5. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?

(see the answer key)

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