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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?
(a) Ivan had been told he was going to get the promotion.
(b) Others seem to see his struggles as quite ordinary.
(c) Ivan didn't get an apology from his boss for not promoting him.
(d) The person promoted is less qualified for the job than he is.

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

3. Why does Ivan Ilych think that his case might not be so serious after all?
(a) Because his wife can go out as usual.
(b) Because he is feeling better already.
(c) Because he reads about it in a medical book.
(d) Because the doctor tells him not to worry.

4. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) The main character's boss.
(b) The main character's son-in-law.
(c) The main character's brother.
(d) A lifelong acquaintance and colleaque of the main character.

5. How does Ivan Ilych react to his worsening pain?
(a) He begs the doctor for medication to releave the pain.
(b) He decides to stay in bed all day.
(c) He becomes delirious.
(d) He becomes increasingly irritable.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Which character does Chapter 2 discuss?

4. What does the doctor focus on?

5. How much money does Ivan Ilych need to be paid?

(see the answer key)

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