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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?
(a) Only a very small amount.
(b) Not at all.
(c) Totally.
(d) Mostly.

2. Which character does Chapter 2 discuss?
(a) Ivan Ilych.
(b) Peter Ivanovich.
(c) Gerasim.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

3. What game does Ivan Ilych like to play?
(a) Solitaire.
(b) Poker.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Hearts.

4. 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 tries harder to make her happy.
(c) He carves out a life independent from her.
(d) He takes her on vacation.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Praskovya Fedorovna's relationship to the main character?

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

3. How does Ivan Ilych respond when confronted with the symptoms of his illness?

4. Who is the main character?

5. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?

(see the answer key)

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