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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?
(a) He discovers what is wrong with his life.
(b) He falls into a profound depression.
(c) He falls in love with another woman.
(d) He realizes how much he loves his wife.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the first to leave the event that happened on Friday?

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

3. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?

4. What has Ivan Ilych's ambitions resulted in?

5. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?

(see the answer key)

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