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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 react to what his wife wants to do when she returns from the theater?
(a) He pretends to be asleep.
(b) He sends her away.
(c) He asks her to tell him all about the concert.
(d) He welcomes her company.

2. How long after Ivan Ilych sees the doctor does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) 1 week later.
(b) 2 days later.
(c) 1 year later.
(d) 2 months later.

3. What characters are mentioned in Chapter 9?
(a) Ivan's wife, Ivan, and God.
(b) Ivan's wife and Ivan.
(c) Ivan's wife, Ivan, and Ivan's son.
(d) Ivan's wife, Ivan, and Ivan's daughter.

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

5. How old is Ivan Ilych's son?
(a) Still in diapers.
(b) Of schoolboy age.
(c) Of an elderly nature.
(d) Old enough to be driving.

Short Answer Questions

1. What major theme of the novel is introduced in Chapter 6?

2. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?

3. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?

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

5. In Chapter 10, how does Ivan feel about his memories of the past?

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