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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"
(a) To be the best father to his children.
(b) To do whatever pleases his wife.
(c) To serve the judicial system honorably.
(d) To do whatever pleases those in authority.

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

4. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?
(a) He is in love.
(b) He wants his wife's money.
(c) His father-in-law forces him.
(d) It seems expected of him.

5. How many of Ivan Ilych's children die?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once settled, what makes Ivan Ilych irritable?

2. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?

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

4. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

5. Where did Ivan Ilych find a new job?

(see the answer key)

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