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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Ivan Ilych's ambitions resulted in?
(a) Alienation of his children.
(b) Tension between he and his wife.
(c) Terrible headaches.
(d) Increasing levels of power at work.

2. What does Ivan Ilych think of his marriage?
(a) It is all he ever wanted.
(b) It is happy.
(c) It is unhappy.
(d) It is exciting.

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

4. Where did Ivan Ilych find a new job?
(a) In Moscow.
(b) In the town where his wife's brother lives.
(c) In the town he'd been living in all his life.
(d) In Petersburg.

5. What does Ivan Ilych recognize in the doctor's professional air?
(a) Aloofness and indifference.
(b) His own attitude toward an accused person in court.
(c) Compassion and pity.
(d) Condescension and disdain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych respond when confronted with the symptoms of his illness?

2. How do most people treat Ivan's dying?

3. Why doesn't Ivan Ilych change his life?

4. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?

5. How long ago did Ivan Ilych start his career?

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