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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 11, what does Ivan do at his wife's suggestion?
(a) Take communion.
(b) Let the fresh air in by opening the window of his room.
(c) Eat.
(d) Take another dose of medicine.

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

3. What does food become to Ivan?
(a) It all taste like iron because of the medication he takes.
(b) A distraction from the pain.
(c) Soothing.
(d) Distasteful.

4. Instead, what does Ivan think about in Chapter 10?
(a) The promotion he didn't get that cause him to be in this situation.
(b) His appendix and his kidney.
(c) Death.
(d) His work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What medicines are often given to Ivan?

2. What does Ivan think may have been real after all?

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

4. What broader concept about life does Ivan come to see once he feels he is pushed through the hole?

5. What adds to Ivan's suffering?

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