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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan respond to his wife entering his room?

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

3. How does Ivan react to what his wife wants to do when she returns from the theater?

4. In Chapter 10, how does Ivan feel about his memories of the past?

5. Where does Ivan live in his thoughts?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is Tolstoy's own life represented in "The Death of Ivan Ilych?" Include how he grew up, his early adulthood and what he came to believe later in his life. Be sure to include supporting evidence from the novel as well as independent biographical information about Leo Tolstoy.

Essay Topic 2

How does Ivan deal with life when it becomes disagreeable? Why does his method of dealing with life in this way ultimately fail?

Essay Topic 3

How is 19th century Russia presented in "The Death of Ivan Ilych?" Be certain to support your claims by using text from the novel as well as independent sources that describe 19th century Russia.

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