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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?
(a) 20 years ago.
(b) So long ago he can't remember.
(c) 6 years ago.
(d) 17 years ago.

2. Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death?
(a) He thinks he is being foolish.
(b) He is too busy to think about it.
(c) He thinks he can still get well.
(d) To protect himself.

3. What does Ivan realize when he looks back at his life?
(a) That there is nothing that the doctors can do for him.
(b) That he really doesn't want to die.
(c) That the only real and honest pleasures were in his childhood.
(d) That he loves the life he has created with his family.

4. Ivan Ilych knows he gave his life to what?
(a) Decorating his house.
(b) His family.
(c) To getting that promotion that he knows he deserves.
(d) The law.

5. What has Ivan Ilych used as an escape from reality?
(a) Self-deception.
(b) Writing his memoirs.
(c) Decorating his house.
(d) Trying to stop the marriage of his daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is this year the hardest year of Ivan Ilych?

2. What does Ivan Ilych consider the worst part of death?

3. Why does Ivan Ilych take his family there?

4. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?

5. What characters are mentioned in Chapter 9?

(see the answer key)

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