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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what event did Peter Ivanovich go to on Friday?
(a) To a funeral.
(b) To argue a court case.
(c) To a grand ball.
(d) To a wedding.

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

3. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?
(a) He is unprepared for court.
(b) He misses several days.
(c) He becomes close friends with the judge.
(d) He becomes more and more ambitious.

4. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?
(a) So long ago he can't remember.
(b) 20 years ago.
(c) 6 years ago.
(d) 17 years ago.

5. Which character does Chapter 2 discuss?
(a) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(b) Ivan Ilych.
(c) Gerasim.
(d) Peter Ivanovich.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych's animosity toward his former colleagues vanish?

2. Why does Ivan Ilych take his family there?

3. Who comes to visit Ivan Ilych in Chapter 5?

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

5. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?

(see the answer key)

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