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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych think that his case might not be so serious after all?
(a) Because his wife can go out as usual.
(b) Because he is feeling better already.
(c) Because the doctor tells him not to worry.
(d) Because he reads about it in a medical book.

2. After offering his condolences, what does Peter Ivanovich tell Praskovya Fedorovna?
(a) That Peter Ivanovich must leave.
(b) That Praskovya Fedorovna is very beautiful.
(c) That Peter Ivanovich has been secretly in love with Praskovya Fedorovna for years.
(d) That Praskovya Fedorovna has received all the money the government will give her.

3. Who helps Ivan Ilych begin to realize that he is dying?
(a) His wife.
(b) His brother-in-law.
(c) His daughter.
(d) His doctor.

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

5. Why does Ivan say his mental pain is worse?
(a) He cannot believe that he is dying from falling off a step ladder.
(b) He cannot bear to leave his family.
(c) He wishes he had never left his old job and bought this house.
(d) One moment he wants it all to be over. The next moment he doesn't want to die.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Ivan Ilych take his family there?

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

4. What does Ivan Ilych hear down the hall?

5. What does the doctor ignore?

(see the answer key)

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