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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ivan Ilych take his family when he takes a leave of absence from his job?
(a) To his wife's brother's family.
(b) To the seaside.
(c) To America.
(d) To the countryside.

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

3. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?
(a) He becomes more and more ambitious.
(b) He misses several days.
(c) He is unprepared for court.
(d) He becomes close friends with the judge.

4. What has happened to the main character?
(a) He has just become a grandfather.
(b) He has been newly wed.
(c) He has died.
(d) He has been promoted.

5. What does Ivan Ilych do the more he senses that his wife is bored all the time?
(a) He tries harder to make her happy.
(b) He buys a home near the sea.
(c) He takes her on vacation.
(d) He carves out a life independent from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych respond when confronted with the symptoms of his illness?

2. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?

3. What does the doctor focus on?

4. How much will Ivan Ilych's new job pay on moving expenses?

5. What is wrong with Ivan Ilych's current job?

(see the answer key)

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