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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 realize the further back in his memories he goes?
(a) The more there was that was good in life, the more life there was.
(b) He wishes he could re-live them.
(c) He really has had a wonderful life.
(d) The more of these distant memories he has than of recent times.

2. How long after Ivan Ilych sees the doctor does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) 1 week later.
(b) 2 days later.
(c) 1 year later.
(d) 2 months later.

3. Where does Ivan Ilych take his family when he takes a leave of absence from his job?
(a) To the countryside.
(b) To his wife's brother's family.
(c) To America.
(d) To the seaside.

4. How does Ivan relieve his suffering that night in Chapter 9?
(a) He has a good cry.
(b) He listens to his daughter sing softly.
(c) He takes more medicine than the doctor suggested.
(d) He calls his son to his side.

5. Why does Ivan Ilych react to his realization the way he does?
(a) He doesn't want to leave his family.
(b) He knows he has done some terrible things in his life.
(c) He cannot believe he is dying so young.
(d) He somehow feels he is exempt from death.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what does Ivan's wife try to convince him?

2. In Chapter 11, what does his awareness about his deceptions cause Ivan to do?

3. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?

4. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?

5. How many of Ivan Ilych's children die?

(see the answer key)

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