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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 Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?
(a) He misses several days.
(b) He is unprepared for court.
(c) He becomes more and more ambitious.
(d) He becomes close friends with the judge.

2. When does Ivan recognize that his real life began to ebb?
(a) The more he has gone up in public opinion during his adult life.
(b) When he failed to get the promotion at his old job.
(c) The moment he fell off the step ladder.
(d) When he married.

3. What does Ivan Ilych hear down the hall?
(a) Footsteps.
(b) His family getting the house ready for the party that night.
(c) His family visiting with his brother-in-law.
(d) An intruder.

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

5. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Vladimir Ivanich.
(c) Gerasim.
(d) Praskovya Fedorovna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the doctor focus on?

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

4. How does Ivan relieve his suffering that night in Chapter 9?

5. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?

(see the answer key)

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