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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych think his wife wants of him?
(a) To be a good provider.
(b) To entertain her all the time.
(c) To be home for dinner every night.
(d) To be a good father to their children.

2. By Chapter 10, how does Ivan feel in his thoughts?
(a) Content.
(b) Lonely.
(c) Satisfied.
(d) Discouraged.

3. How does Gerasim treat Ivan?
(a) The same as everyone else.
(b) As though he is glad to see Ivan go.
(c) He is cheerful and kind and does not pretend Ivan will get well.
(d) As if he will be left some money if he is nice to Ivan.

4. How does Ivan react to what his wife wants to do when she returns from the theater?
(a) He welcomes her company.
(b) He asks her to tell him all about the concert.
(c) He pretends to be asleep.
(d) He sends her away.

5. Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death?
(a) He thinks he is being foolish.
(b) To protect himself.
(c) He thinks he can still get well.
(d) He is too busy to think about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. After seeing himself for the first time in many months in the mirror, what reaction does Ivan Ilych have to what he sees?

2. In Chapter 6, is Ivan able to replace his thoughts of death?

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

4. Why does the specialist's visit cause Ivan more pain?

5. How does the doctor respond when Ivan Ilych presses him for an answer to the seriousness of his symptoms?

(see the answer key)

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