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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much will Ivan Ilych's new job pay on moving expenses?
(a) 3,500 rubles.
(b) Nothing.
(c) 1,500 rubles.
(d) 5,000 rubles.

2. What two things that Ivan Ilych hears down the hall makes him react as he does?
(a) His children's youth and abilities.
(b) The intruder's stealth and agility.
(c) His family's good health and merriment.
(d) His friends' talents and good looks.

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

4. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?
(a) Vladimir Ivanich.
(b) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(c) Gerasim.
(d) Lisa.

5. What does Ivan Ilych do for a few hours after seeing himself in the mirror for the first time in quite a while?
(a) Ivan tries to think positively about his situation.
(b) He cries uncontrollable.
(c) He screams at anyone who looks at him.
(d) He sleeps.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seeing himself for the first time in many months in the mirror, what reaction does Ivan Ilych have to what he sees?

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

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

4. What is Ivan Ilych forced to do with his thoughts of death?

5. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?

(see the answer key)

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