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The Death of Ivan Ilych | Quiz

Leo Tolstoy
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The Death of Ivan Ilych | Quiz

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1)

When Ivan Ilych gets home from the doctor, what does he do? (from Chapter 4)

Asks his wife why dinner isn't ready.
Breaks down and sobs uncontrollably.
Sits down and takes a nap.
Tries to tell his wife and daughter everything.
2)

What does Ivan try to hang onto at the end of his life? (from Chapter 12)

His belief in God.
The notion that his life has been a good one.
His family.
His last breath.
3)

Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

Ivan's brother-in-law.
Ivan.
Ivan's wife.
Ivan's doctor.
4)

When Ivan Ilych discovers what makes his pain worse, how does he deal with it? (from Chapter 4)

He increases his dosage of his medication.
He ignores things that might upset him.
He cries.
Ivan becomes constantly on guard against anything that might distress him.
5)

What does Ivan Ilych feel toward what he hears down the hall? (from Chapter 5)

Fear.
Pity.
Hate.
Love.
6)

Where does Ivan try to work? (from Chapter 6)

His study.
The law courts.
The university nearby.
He doesn't try to work.
7)

What does Ivan struggle with during the last three days of his life? (from Chapter 12)

The pain.
The bleeding.
The bright light.
The black sack.
8)

What does Ivan realize about his life once he feels he is pushed through the hole? (from Chapter 12)

That it was wonderful.
That he did the best he could.
That he didn't live it well, but it doesn't matter.
That his life wasn't worth living.
9)

Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death? (from Chapter 6)

He thinks he can still get well.
He thinks he is being foolish.
He is too busy to think about it.
To protect himself.
10)

Who comes to visit Ivan Ilych in Chapter 5? (from Chapter 5)

Schwartz.
Vladimir Ivanich.
His brother-in-law.
Peter Ivanovich.
11)

How do Ivan's drugs help his wife and doctors? (from Chapter 9)

The drugs make them feel better because they ease his pain.
The drugs make it easier for him to sleep.
The drugs make Ivan easier to be with.
The drugs only serve their convenience in keeping Ivan quiet.
12)

What galls Ivan Ilych to think? (from Chapter 6)

That he will die over something so trivial.
That he won't have enough time to finish his memoirs.
That he wasted so much time with his wife.
That he cannot stop his daughter from marrying the wrong man.
13)

After seeing himself for the first time in many months in the mirror, what reaction does Ivan Ilych have to what he sees? (from Chapter 5)

He falls for the second time.
Anger rises up inside him.
He becomes dizzy and faints.
He is relieved that he was finally able to admit it.
14)

What does Ivan figure out in Chapter 10 about his life? (from Chapter 10)

That his life is a web of lies.
That his family is all he needs.
That he should have married his true love.
That he could have done things differently if he had gotten that promotion.
15)

What causes Ivan Ilych much distress? (from Chapter 4)

His wife.
The severe pain.
Not being able to continue working at his new job.
Being constantly on guard against anything that might distress him.
16)

Who insisted that Ivan's wife and family go out? (from Chapter 8)

Ivan.
The doctor.
Ivan's daughter.
Ivan's wife.
17)

His memories make it difficult for Ivan to do what? (from Chapter 10)

Face the truth of the life he created for himself as an adult.
Deal with the pain.
Face the fact that he is dying.
Stay in the present.
18)

How do most people treat Ivan's dying? (from Chapter 7)

As an opportunity to show their love for him.
As a relief.
As an imposition.
As a tragedy.
19)

In Chapter 11, Ivan sees that his deceptions have done what? (from Chapter 11)

Distance himself from his children.
Hidden both life and death from him.
Distanced he and his wife.
Strained his frienship with Peter.
20)

What does Ivan find once he feels he is pushed through the hole? (from Chapter 12)

Strength to deal with the pain.
LIght at the bottom.
The ability to spend his last moments with his family.
Peace.
21)

Even after Ivan Ilych realizes that he is going to die, what kinds of thoughts does he try to think about? (from Chapter 6)

How he can spend more time at the office.
How he can stop his daughter's marriage.
What he needs to do to become healthy again.
Thoughts that he considers more proper and healthy.
22)

What has Ivan's wife ordered in Chapter 8? (from Chapter 8)

A visit from a celebrated specialist.
That the windows in Ivan's room be opened to let the fresh air in.
Everyone to leave Ivan's room.
That Ivan stop pitying himself.
23)

Ivan Ilych knows he gave his life to what? (from Chapter 6)

To getting that promotion that he knows he deserves.
His family.
Decorating his house.
The law.
24)

Who is Ivan's family going to see at the end of Chatper 8? (from Chapter 8)

Charles Dicksons.
Harry Houdini.
Sarah Bernhardt.
Enrico Caruso.
25)

Ivan Ilych's chief concern is to what? (from Chapter 4)

To follow doctor's orders exactly.
To be well enough to attend the party that evening.
To get his wife to listen to him.
To continue working at his new job.
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