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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do most people act toward Ivan?
(a) They avoid him.
(b) They pretend he is not dying.
(c) They already mourn his death.
(d) They are happy to finally be rid of him.

2. When does Ivan Ilych's pain worsen?
(a) In the evening after dinner.
(b) During the night.
(c) When he is upset.
(d) In the morning after he wakes up.

3. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to his worsening pain?
(a) She criticizes him for fixing the curtain.
(b) She insists he see a doctor.
(c) She chastises him for whining.
(d) She ignores him.

4. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) None.

5. Why does Ivan Ilych think that his case might not be so serious after all?
(a) Because he is feeling better already.
(b) Because his wife can go out as usual.
(c) Because the doctor tells him not to worry.
(d) Because he reads about it in a medical book.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych's wife tell him to do, after he gets back from the doctor?

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

3. What causes Ivan Ilych much distress?

4. What offends Ivan Ilych the most about being passed over for a promotion?

5. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?

(see the answer key)

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