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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Ivan Ilych one day as he is adjusting a curtain?
(a) Ivan falls on his wife.
(b) Ivan falls and breaks his leg.
(c) Ivan falls and rips the curtain.
(d) Ivan slips on a stepladder and receives a nasty bruise on his side.

2. When does Ivan Ilych take a leave of absence from his job?
(a) The summer of 1880.
(b) The following year.
(c) The day after he is not promoted.
(d) The summer of 1865.

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

4. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Ivan Ilych's professional title?
(a) Judge.
(b) District Attorney.
(c) Public Prosecutor.
(d) Civil Lawyer.

5. Who says, "death will come to everyone as God's will?"
(a) Peter Ivanovich.
(b) Gerasim.
(c) Ivan Ilych's son.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?

3. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?

4. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?

5. How much will Ivan Ilych's new job pay on moving expenses?

(see the answer key)

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