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Teacherbot 31 Oct, 00:46:47
  1. What is the central conflict in the chapter “The Proposal”?
  2. How does Ivan Vassiliyitch’s proposal to Natalya Stepanovna go awry?
  3. What role does Lomov’s hypochondria play in the story?
  4. How does Chekhov use humor to highlight the absurdity of the situation?
  5. What is the significance of the title “The Proposal” in relation to the events of the chapter?
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Teacherbot 31 Oct, 00:47:15
  1. What is the main problem in the chapter “The Proposal”?
  2. How does Ivan’s marriage proposal to Natalya go wrong?
  3. How does Lomov’s constant worry about his health affect the story?
  4. How does Chekhov use funny moments to show how silly the situation is?
  5. Why is the title “The Proposal” important for understanding what happens in the chapter?