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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ivan try to live?
(a) With love in his heart toward all.
(b) Carefully, so as not to make his condition worse.
(c) As he lived before he was dying.
(d) Carefree.

2. Why does Ivan Ilych react to his realization the way he does?
(a) He somehow feels he is exempt from death.
(b) He doesn't want to leave his family.
(c) He knows he has done some terrible things in his life.
(d) He cannot believe he is dying so young.

3. What month of Ivan's illness begins Chapter 7?
(a) Sixth.
(b) Third.
(c) Second.
(d) Fourth.

4. What does Ivan Ilych do for a few hours after seeing himself in the mirror for the first time in quite a while?
(a) Ivan tries to think positively about his situation.
(b) He sleeps.
(c) He cries uncontrollable.
(d) He screams at anyone who looks at him.

5. In Chapter 10, where is Ivan for the next two weeks?
(a) In his bed.
(b) In the hospital.
(c) On his sofa that he never leaves.
(d) In the doctor's back room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ivan Ilych take his family there?

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

3. By Chapter 10, how does Ivan feel in his thoughts?

4. What year is it in the novel?

5. After seeing himself in the mirror, what does Ivan Ilych finally admit to himself?

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