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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 6, is Ivan able to replace his thoughts of death?
(a) Yes, but it takes time.
(b) No, not all the time.
(c) Yes, it works brilliantly.
(d) No, it doesn't work anymore.

2. Where does Ivan try to work?
(a) The law courts.
(b) He doesn't try to work.
(c) The university nearby.
(d) His study.

3. 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.

4. What are two of Ivan Ilych's symptoms?
(a) The weird taste in his mouth and the pain in his side.
(b) The weird taste in his mouth and his craving for blintzes.
(c) Other bruises appear on his body and the pain in his side.
(d) Nose bleeds and a terrible limp.

5. What two things that Ivan Ilych hears down the hall makes him react as he does?
(a) His family's good health and merriment.
(b) His friends' talents and good looks.
(c) The intruder's stealth and agility.
(d) His children's youth and abilities.

Short Answer Questions

1. After offering his condolences, what does Peter Ivanovich tell Praskovya Fedorovna?

2. Who is Ivan's family going to see at the end of Chatper 8?

3. How does Ivan feel when his wife enters his room in Chapter 8?

4. What month of Ivan's illness begins Chapter 7?

5. Where did Ivan Ilych find a new job?

(see the answer key)

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