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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ivan Ilych discovers what makes his pain worse, how does he deal with it?
(a) Ivan becomes constantly on guard against anything that might distress him.
(b) He increases his dosage of his medication.
(c) He ignores things that might upset him.
(d) He cries.

2. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"
(a) To serve the judicial system honorably.
(b) To do whatever pleases those in authority.
(c) To be the best father to his children.
(d) To do whatever pleases his wife.

3. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?
(a) The person promoted is less qualified for the job than he is.
(b) Ivan had been told he was going to get the promotion.
(c) Ivan didn't get an apology from his boss for not promoting him.
(d) Others seem to see his struggles as quite ordinary.

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

5. What does Ivan Ilych guess the doctor's prognosis is?
(a) It is not as bad as he thought it was.
(b) It is very bad.
(c) It is nothing to worry about.
(d) Ivan doesn't guess at the doctor's prognosis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death?

2. Who comes to visit Ivan Ilych in Chapter 5?

3. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?

4. Of what does Ivan's wife try to convince him?

5. Who is the first character introduced in Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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