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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what does Ivan's wife try to convince him?
(a) That she has ordered the specialist for him.
(b) That she loves him more than ever.
(c) That he looks better everyday.
(d) That she is sorry he bought the new house.

2. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?
(a) His wife realizes Ivan has to find a house for the family quickly.
(b) They have the same taste.
(c) His wife does what Ivan tells her to do.
(d) His wife will live anywhere so long as her family is with her.

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

4. What are the symptoms that Ivan Ilych has?
(a) He is unable to walk and or lift his right arm.
(b) He had terrible headaches and is balding.
(c) He has gained a lot of weight and limps.
(d) He is thin and yellow.

5. What does the idea that he hasn't lived a good life stop Ivan from being able to do?
(a) getting better.
(b) eating.
(c) being soothed.
(d) Moving forward.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Ivan's wife want to do when she returns from the theater?

3. Which character is introduced in Chapter 7?

4. How bad are the affects of these medicines?

5. How does Ivan's wife explain why she ordered what she did in Chapter 8?

(see the answer key)

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