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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Ivan realize when he looks back at his life?
(a) That there is nothing that the doctors can do for him.
(b) That the only real and honest pleasures were in his childhood.
(c) That he really doesn't want to die.
(d) That he loves the life he has created with his family.

3. When Ivan's son enters his room, what does his son do?
(a) He catches Ivan's flailing hand and kisses it.
(b) He lays his head on Ivan's chest.
(c) He stands by his mother silently.
(d) He cries quietly.

4. How long does Ivan ponder his broader concept about life before his actual death?
(a) Two hours.
(b) Moments before.
(c) One hour.
(d) A half hour.

5. What does Ivan find once he feels he is pushed through the hole?
(a) Strength to deal with the pain.
(b) The ability to spend his last moments with his family.
(c) LIght at the bottom.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affects do these medicines have on Ivan?

2. Why does Ivan try to hang onto what he does at the end of his life?

3. How does Ivan feel when his wife enters his room in Chapter 8?

4. What explanation has Ivan for the realizations about his memories?

5. Why does Ivan say his mental pain is worse?

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