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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych react to his worsening pain?
(a) He begs the doctor for medication to releave the pain.
(b) He becomes increasingly irritable.
(c) He becomes delirious.
(d) He decides to stay in bed all day.

2. What did Praskovya Fedorovna tell Peter Ivanovich about the main character?
(a) He is an excellent dancer.
(b) He is excited about his daughter's wedding.
(c) He lay screaming almost non-stop for the last three days.
(d) He will make a wonderful grandfather.

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

4. Who helps Ivan Ilych begin to realize that he is dying?
(a) His brother-in-law.
(b) His doctor.
(c) His wife.
(d) His daughter.

5. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?
(a) Old enough to be driving.
(b) Of schoolboy age.
(c) Of an elderly nature.
(d) Still in diapers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are his wife and daughter anxious when Ivan Ilych arrives home?

3. What is the conflict in Chapter 5?

4. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"

5. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?

(see the answer key)

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