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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How bad are the affects of these medicines?
(a) Bad, but at least they relieve the pain.
(b) They make him so sick he tries to avoid taking them.
(c) Not bad at all.
(d) As bad as the pain that they are supposed to relieve.

2. Why is it ironic that Ivan resents that his death is trivial?
(a) Ivan enjoys all the attention his illness is getting him.
(b) His life has been trivial all along and that never bothered him.
(c) Ivan wouldn't die if he would just take his medicine.
(d) Ivan isn't dying.

3. Once settled, what makes Ivan Ilych irritable?
(a) The family's new dog.
(b) Every new stain or imperfection.
(c) His children.
(d) His wife.

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

5. When does Ivan Ilych believe his illness began?
(a) When he went back to work.
(b) When he moved in with his brother-in-law.
(c) When he fell off the ladder and bruised his side.
(d) When he bought his new house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Ivan Ilych one day as he is adjusting a curtain?

2. How do most people treat Ivan's dying?

3. What medicines are often given to Ivan?

4. What is the hardest thing for Ivan to bear?

5. Why does Ivan Ilych have difficulty working?

(see the answer key)

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