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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the sight of Ivan Ilych seem to convey to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) Anger and hostility.
(b) Reproach or warning.
(c) Conviction and righteousness.
(d) Optimism and joy.

2. What is Praskovya Fedorovna's relationship to the main character?
(a) Daughter.
(b) Servant.
(c) Wife.
(d) Son.

3. In Chapter 8, Ivan is angry with whom?
(a) Those around him who act like everything is normal.
(b) Those who wouldn't promote him at his old job.
(c) Everyone.
(d) The doctor.

4. How long after Ivan Ilych sees the doctor does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) 1 week later.
(b) 1 year later.
(c) 2 months later.
(d) 2 days later.

5. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?
(a) Any depressing thoughts.
(b) The bicycle on the left.
(c) The prosecution.
(d) Ivan Ilych.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych hear down the hall?

2. Why does Ivan Ilych think that his case might not be so serious after all?

3. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?

4. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?

5. Who seems to answer Ivan's questions?

(see the answer key)

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