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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 see his family.
(c) To be unable to eat.
(d) To be unable to sleep.

2. What explanation has Ivan for the realizations about his memories?
(a) He has not lived as he ought.
(b) He raised his own children the way he was raised.
(c) He was raised by good parents.
(d) He lived as he should have.

3. Who does Ivan begin to question in Chapter 9?
(a) Gerasim.
(b) God.
(c) His wife.
(d) The doctor.

4. Where does Ivan live in his thoughts?
(a) Happily at home with his family.
(b) At his old job, having gotten the promotion he expected.
(c) In memories of the past.
(d) With his friends in the residence hall when he was at school.

5. In Chapter 11, Ivan sees that his deceptions have done what?
(a) Hidden both life and death from him.
(b) Distanced he and his wife.
(c) Strained his frienship with Peter.
(d) Distance himself from his children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan seriously consider in Chapter 11?

2. Why does Ivan's wife enter his room in Chapter 11?

3. What does Ivan's wife tell him to do in Chapter 9?

4. How often does Ivan experience physical pain?

5. Which character is introduced in Chapter 7?

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