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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the main character?
(a) Ivan Ilych.
(b) Vladimir Ivanich.
(c) Peter Ivanovich.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

2. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?
(a) He has no imagination for creating another life.
(b) He likes his life as it is.
(c) His wife won't let him change it.
(d) He doesn't have enough money to change it the way he wants it.

3. What has happened to the main character?
(a) He has been newly wed.
(b) He has just become a grandfather.
(c) He has died.
(d) He has been promoted.

4. Ivan Ilych knows he gave his life to what?
(a) The law.
(b) Decorating his house.
(c) His family.
(d) To getting that promotion that he knows he deserves.

5. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?
(a) His friends.
(b) Himself.
(c) His son.
(d) His wife.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?

3. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?

4. Where does Ivan Ilych take his family when he takes a leave of absence from his job?

5. How does Ivan Ilych react to the thought that he is dying?

(see the answer key)

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