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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?
(a) The person promoted is less qualified for the job than he is.
(b) Ivan had been told he was going to get the promotion.
(c) Ivan didn't get an apology from his boss for not promoting him.
(d) Others seem to see his struggles as quite ordinary.

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) No, he realizes he is going to die and is getting his will in order.
(c) Yes, though his protective shield is starting to crack.
(d) Yes, he refuses to accept the seriousness of his condition.

3. In Chapter 10, where is Ivan for the next two weeks?
(a) In the hospital.
(b) In his bed.
(c) On his sofa that he never leaves.
(d) In the doctor's back room.

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. Why does Ivan Ilych have difficulty working?
(a) Because he's been away from work for too long.
(b) Because the pain is too great.
(c) Because he isn't as interested in it as he used to be.
(d) Because death intrudes his thoughts there, too.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Ivan compares the doctor's visit to what?

3. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?

4. Why does Ivan Ilych react to his realization the way he does?

5. What month of Ivan's illness begins Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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