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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For Ivan, what does the thought that he hasn't lived a good life cause?
(a) More suffering.
(b) To be unable to sleep.
(c) To be unable to see his family.
(d) To be unable to eat.

2. What does Ivan begin to review in Chapter 11?
(a) The periodic table.
(b) The proposal he gave his wife so long ago.
(c) His whole life and all his relationships.
(d) The speech he wants to give to his soon to be son-in-law.

3. In Chapter 8, Ivan is angry with whom?
(a) The doctor.
(b) Everyone.
(c) Those who wouldn't promote him at his old job.
(d) Those around him who act like everything is normal.

4. What does Ivan think he was too quick to do?
(a) Suppress his attempts to resist what others considered good.
(b) Get up from his sofa.
(c) Yell at his wife.
(d) Leave his room.

5. How do Ivan's drugs help his wife and doctors?
(a) The drugs make them feel better because they ease his pain.
(b) The drugs make Ivan easier to be with.
(c) The drugs only serve their convenience in keeping Ivan quiet.
(d) The drugs make it easier for him to sleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead, what does Ivan think about in Chapter 10?

2. What does the idea that he hasn't lived a good life stop Ivan from being able to do?

3. How does Ivan react to his memories?

4. What is the hardest thing for Ivan to bear?

5. What does food become to Ivan?

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