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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Ivan Ilych take his family when he takes a leave of absence from his job?
(a) To America.
(b) To his wife's brother's family.
(c) To the seaside.
(d) To the countryside.

3. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?
(a) He likes his life as it is.
(b) He doesn't have enough money to change it the way he wants it.
(c) He has no imagination for creating another life.
(d) His wife won't let him change it.

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

5. What did Praskovya Fedorovna tell Peter Ivanovich about the main character?
(a) He will make a wonderful grandfather.
(b) He is an excellent dancer.
(c) He is excited about his daughter's wedding.
(d) He lay screaming almost non-stop for the last three days.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?

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

5. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

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