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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Ivan's wife try to convince him?
(a) That she loves him more than ever.
(b) That he looks better everyday.
(c) That she has ordered the specialist for him.
(d) That she is sorry he bought the new house.

2. What does the doctor focus on?
(a) Whether the pain is coming from the appendix or the kidney.
(b) Whether or not the doctor has met Ivan before.
(c) How many other patients are waiting to be seen.
(d) Whether or not Ivan can pay the bill.

3. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?
(a) Yes, and his family is trying to convince him how serious his condition is.
(b) No, he realizes he is going to die and is getting his will in order.
(c) Yes, he refuses to accept the seriousness of his condition.
(d) Yes, though his protective shield is starting to crack.

4. How did Peter Ivanovich learn the fate of the main character?
(a) From Praskovya Fedorovna.
(b) From an announcement in the judge's chamber.
(c) From reading the newspaper.
(d) From a messager sent to tell him.

5. Is Ivan Ilych successful in understanding this?
(a) Yes, most of the time.
(b) Yes, immediately.
(c) No, he cannot.
(d) Yes, but it takes time to ponder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?

2. What causes Ivan Ilych much distress?

3. What does Ivan Ilych recognize in the doctor's professional air?

4. What did Praskovya Fedorovna tell Peter Ivanovich about the main character?

5. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?

(see the answer key)

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