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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is this year the hardest year of Ivan Ilych?
(a) His daughter is killed.
(b) His wife dies.
(c) His wife leaves him.
(d) He is passed over for promotion.

2. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"
(a) To serve the judicial system honorably.
(b) To do whatever pleases his wife.
(c) To do whatever pleases those in authority.
(d) To be the best father to his children.

3. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?
(a) His wife won't let him change it.
(b) He doesn't have enough money to change it the way he wants it.
(c) He likes his life as it is.
(d) He has no imagination for creating another life.

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

5. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?
(a) Go to medical school.
(b) Celebrate his love for his wife with a grand ball.
(c) To obtain a new job.
(d) Divorce his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych's view his life?

2. What are two of Ivan Ilych's symptoms?

3. What major theme of the novel is introduced in Chapter 6?

4. In Chapter 6, is Ivan able to replace his thoughts of death?

5. What galls Ivan Ilych to think?

(see the answer key)

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