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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?
(a) It is exciting.
(b) It is all he ever wanted.
(c) It is unhappy.
(d) It is happy.

2. When Ivan Ilych discovers what makes his pain worse, how does he deal with it?
(a) Ivan becomes constantly on guard against anything that might distress him.
(b) He ignores things that might upset him.
(c) He increases his dosage of his medication.
(d) He cries.

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

4. What is the setting of Chapter 1?
(a) The judge's chamber.
(b) The church.
(c) The courtroom.
(d) Ivan Ilych's house.

5. How much money does Ivan Ilych need to be paid?
(a) Enough to buy a summer house.
(b) Enough to afford to send his son to medical school.
(c) At least 5,000 rubles.
(d) No less than 10,000 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the doctor respond when Ivan Ilych presses him for an answer to the seriousness of his symptoms?

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

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

4. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

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

(see the answer key)

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