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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan ask of God?
(a) To be cured.
(b) To take care of his family when he is gone.
(c) To live as he used to - well and pleasantly.
(d) To explain why God is allowing him to be in such pain.

2. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Ivan Ilych's professional title?
(a) District Attorney.
(b) Public Prosecutor.
(c) Civil Lawyer.
(d) Judge.

3. How long after Ivan Ilych sees the doctor does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) 1 week later.
(b) 2 days later.
(c) 2 months later.
(d) 1 year later.

4. When Ivan Ilych gets home from the doctor, what does he do?
(a) Asks his wife why dinner isn't ready.
(b) Sits down and takes a nap.
(c) Breaks down and sobs uncontrollably.
(d) Tries to tell his wife and daughter everything.

5. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to his worsening pain?
(a) She criticizes him for fixing the curtain.
(b) She ignores him.
(c) She insists he see a doctor.
(d) She chastises him for whining.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych guess the doctor's prognosis is?

2. Of what does Ivan's wife try to convince him?

3. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?

4. How does Ivan relieve his suffering that night in Chapter 9?

5. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?

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