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?

Desperate and unheard Signup and view all the answers

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

The loss of his son a week ago Signup and view all the answers

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

Grief for the loss of his son Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Stream-of-consciousness technique Signup and view all the answers

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

Disinclined to listen Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Anton Chekhov's 'Misery' Quiz

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What is the main reason Iona Potapov asks for the officer's attention?

What technique does Chekhov use to present Iona's continuous flow of grief?

What is the contrast between Iona and the army officer?

What is Iona's emotional state after encountering the officer?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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