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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Ivan Ilych's pain worsen?
(a) During the night.
(b) When he is upset.
(c) In the morning after he wakes up.
(d) In the evening after dinner.

2. How does Ivan feel when his wife enters his room in Chapter 8?
(a) Sad to think he must soon leave her.
(b) Comforted.
(c) Surrounded by lies.
(d) Angry.

3. After seeing himself in the mirror, what does Ivan Ilych finally admit to himself?
(a) That his daughter is marrying the wrong man.
(b) That he must write his memoirs before it's too late.
(c) That he is dying.
(d) That his wife is truly beautiful.

4. Ivan compares the doctor's visit to what?
(a) The lies of lawyers in the courts.
(b) The time he's spent in the company of his friends.
(c) The hope of a church service.
(d) Premature death.

5. What profession is Ivan Ilych?
(a) A judge.
(b) A teacher.
(c) A lawyer.
(d) A doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan ask of God?

2. His memories make it difficult for Ivan to do what?

3. Why does Ivan say his mental pain is worse?

4. In Chapter 10, where is Ivan for the next two weeks?

5. His memories of the past lead Ivan specifically to where?

(see the answer key)

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