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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death?
(a) He is too busy to think about it.
(b) He thinks he can still get well.
(c) To protect himself.
(d) He thinks he is being foolish.

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

3. Where does Ivan live in his thoughts?
(a) In memories of the past.
(b) At his old job, having gotten the promotion he expected.
(c) Happily at home with his family.
(d) With his friends in the residence hall when he was at school.

4. Who seems to answer Ivan's questions?
(a) God.
(b) The doctor.
(c) His wife.
(d) Gerasim.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ivan Ilych's son's face look like?

3. To what event did Peter Ivanovich go to on Friday?

4. What are the symptoms that Ivan Ilych has?

5. How does Ivan Ilych react to his worsening pain?

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