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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 the doctor respond when Ivan Ilych presses him for an answer to the seriousness of his symptoms?
(a) The doctor tells Ivan he needs to do more tests.
(b) The doctor tells Ivan that he has only weeks to live.
(c) The doctor tells Ivan that it isn't anything to worry about.
(d) The doctor states that he has already told Ivan what he considers proper.

2. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?
(a) Yes, and his family is trying to convince him how serious his condition is.
(b) Yes, he refuses to accept the seriousness of his condition.
(c) No, he realizes he is going to die and is getting his will in order.
(d) Yes, though his protective shield is starting to crack.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What characters are mentioned in Chapter 9?

2. How do most people treat Ivan's dying?

3. What has Ivan Ilych's ambitions resulted in?

4. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?

5. When Peter Ivanovich encounters Ivan Ilych's daughter and fiance, how to they look?

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