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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it ironic that Ivan resents that his death is trivial?
(a) His life has been trivial all along and that never bothered him.
(b) Ivan isn't dying.
(c) Ivan enjoys all the attention his illness is getting him.
(d) Ivan wouldn't die if he would just take his medicine.

2. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?
(a) A lifelong acquaintance and colleaque of the main character.
(b) The main character's brother.
(c) The main character's son-in-law.
(d) The main character's boss.

3. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?
(a) His father-in-law forces him.
(b) He is in love.
(c) It seems expected of him.
(d) He wants his wife's money.

4. How does Ivan's wife explain why she ordered what she did in Chapter 8?
(a) Fresh air will will rid Ivan's room of impurities.
(b) She is certain this doctor can cure Ivan.
(c) Because she can see Ivan is tired and needs rest.
(d) To put her mind at ease.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych recognize in the doctor's professional air?

2. What did the sight of Ivan Ilych seem to convey to Peter Ivanovich?

3. What affects do these medicines have on Ivan?

4. Where does Ivan try to work?

5. Why does Ivan Ilych's animosity toward his former colleagues vanish?

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