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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?
(a) Totally.
(b) Mostly.
(c) Only a very small amount.
(d) Not at all.

4. What does Ivan Ilych recognize in the doctor's professional air?
(a) Aloofness and indifference.
(b) Compassion and pity.
(c) Condescension and disdain.
(d) His own attitude toward an accused person in court.

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 nothing to worry about.
(c) Ivan doesn't guess at the doctor's prognosis.
(d) It is very bad.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?

2. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?

3. Where did Ivan Ilych find a new job?

4. Ivan Ilych knows he gave his life to what?

5. Why does the specialist's visit cause Ivan more pain?

(see the answer key)

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