Anton Chekhov's 'Misery' Quiz
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What is the main reason Iona Potapov asks for the officer's attention?

  • To talk about the death of his son and seek comfort (correct)
  • To share a joke with the officer
  • To ask for directions to his destination
  • To offer his services as a carriage driver
  • What technique does Chekhov use to present Iona's continuous flow of grief?

  • Flashback
  • Third-person omniscient
  • Symbolism
  • Stream-of-consciousness (correct)
  • What is the contrast between Iona and the army officer?

  • Iona is talkative, the officer is silent
  • Iona is old and weary, the officer is young and full of life (correct)
  • Iona is wealthy, the officer is financially struggling
  • Iona is a doctor, the officer is a lawyer
  • What is Iona's emotional state after encountering the officer?

    <p>Desperate and unheard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Iona's emotional and physical exhaustion?

    <p>The loss of his son a week ago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for Iona's debilitated state?

    <p>Grief for the loss of his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main contrast between Iona and the army officer?

    <p>Iona is lost in grief, while the officer is in a light-hearted mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique does Chekhov use to present Iona's grief without resorting to graphic description?

    <p>Stream-of-consciousness technique</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the emotional state of the army officer when Iona seeks his attention?

    <p>Disinclined to listen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the reason Iona desperately seeks the army officer's attention?

    <p>He needs to talk to someone about the death of his son</p> Signup and view all the answers

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