View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major theme of the novel is introduced in Chapter 6?
(a) We die as we live.
(b) Working too hard can kill you.
(c) Without family we are nothing.
(d) Leave the curtain the way it is.

2. How much will Ivan Ilych's new job pay on moving expenses?
(a) 1,500 rubles.
(b) 5,000 rubles.
(c) 3,500 rubles.
(d) Nothing.

3. Why does Ivan Ilych's animosity toward his former colleagues vanish?
(a) One of his former colleagues asks for his daughter's hand in marriage.
(b) They give him the promotion when he returns from his leave of absence.
(c) Ivan Ilych's new position places him two steps above them.
(d) He realizes he was being foolish.

4. Who does Ivan begin to question in Chapter 9?
(a) His wife.
(b) The doctor.
(c) God.
(d) Gerasim.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?

2. When does Ivan Ilych believe his illness began?

3. When does Ivan Ilych take a leave of absence from his job?

4. Who seems to answer Ivan's questions?

5. Why does Ivan Ilych take his family there?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 262 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample