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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych's animosity toward his former colleagues vanish?
(a) They give him the promotion when he returns from his leave of absence.
(b) One of his former colleagues asks for his daughter's hand in marriage.
(c) Ivan Ilych's new position places him two steps above them.
(d) He realizes he was being foolish.

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

3. Why is this year the hardest year of Ivan Ilych?
(a) His wife leaves him.
(b) His daughter is killed.
(c) His wife dies.
(d) He is passed over for promotion.

4. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?
(a) It is unhappy.
(b) It is exciting.
(c) It is all he ever wanted.
(d) It is happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it in the novel?

2. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?

3. How much money does Ivan Ilych need to be paid?

4. What does Ivan Ilych do the more he senses that his wife is bored all the time?

5. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?

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