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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Ivan Ilych take his family when he takes a leave of absence from his job?
(a) To the countryside.
(b) To America.
(c) To the seaside.
(d) To his wife's brother's family.

2. What does the doctor focus on?
(a) Whether the pain is coming from the appendix or the kidney.
(b) Whether or not Ivan can pay the bill.
(c) Whether or not the doctor has met Ivan before.
(d) How many other patients are waiting to be seen.

3. In Chapter 6, is Ivan able to replace his thoughts of death?
(a) Yes, but it takes time.
(b) Yes, it works brilliantly.
(c) No, not all the time.
(d) No, it doesn't work anymore.

4. What is the setting of Chapter 1?
(a) The judge's chamber.
(b) The church.
(c) The courtroom.
(d) Ivan Ilych's house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who says, "death will come to everyone as God's will?"

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

3. What did Peter Ivanovich realize as he was speaking to Praskovya Fedorovna?

4. What has happened to the main character?

5. How does Ivan Ilych's view his life?

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