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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?
(a) Others seem to see his struggles as quite ordinary.
(b) The person promoted is less qualified for the job than he is.
(c) Ivan didn't get an apology from his boss for not promoting him.
(d) Ivan had been told he was going to get the promotion.

2. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?
(a) He has no imagination for creating another life.
(b) He likes his life as it is.
(c) His wife won't let him change it.
(d) He doesn't have enough money to change it the way he wants it.

3. What does Ivan Ilych's wife tell him to do, after he gets back from the doctor?
(a) Go to his bed and rest.
(b) Tell her all about the doctor's visit.
(c) Take his medicine.
(d) Be quiet.

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

5. After seeing himself in the mirror, what does Ivan Ilych finally admit to himself?
(a) That his wife is truly beautiful.
(b) That his daughter is marrying the wrong man.
(c) That he is dying.
(d) That he must write his memoirs before it's too late.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych deal with the revelation in Chapter 6?

2. What does Ivan Ilych do the more he senses that his wife is bored all the time?

3. When does Ivan Ilych believe his illness began?

4. What does Ivan Ilych consider the worst part of death?

5. Why does Ivan Ilych try to replace thoughts of death?

(see the answer key)

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