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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych do the more he senses that his wife is bored all the time?
(a) He buys a home near the sea.
(b) He tries harder to make her happy.
(c) He takes her on vacation.
(d) He carves out a life independent from her.

2. 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) To put her mind at ease.
(c) Fresh air will will rid Ivan's room of impurities.
(d) She is certain this doctor can cure Ivan.

3. What explanation has Ivan for the realizations about his memories?
(a) He lived as he should have.
(b) He was raised by good parents.
(c) He raised his own children the way he was raised.
(d) He has not lived as he ought.

4. How does Ivan Ilych's view his life?
(a) As extraordinary.
(b) Exactly the way he hoped it would be.
(c) As most ordinary.
(d) As exciting.

5. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?
(a) None.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"

2. What is Ivan Ilych forced to do with his thoughts of death?

3. What year is it in the novel?

4. What does Ivan Ilych's son's face look like?

5. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?

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