View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?
(a) He falls in love with another woman.
(b) He falls into a profound depression.
(c) He discovers what is wrong with his life.
(d) He realizes how much he loves his wife.

3. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to each child's loss?
(a) She becomes more ill temperered.
(b) She wants to try for another child immediately.
(c) She pretends that the child isn't dead for months.
(d) She decides to have no more children.

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

5. What profession is Ivan Ilych?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A judge.
(c) A doctor.
(d) A teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the main character?

2. What game does Ivan Ilych like to play?

3. Who did Peter Ivanovich meet first at Ivan Ilych's house?

4. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?

5. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 272 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample