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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych react to the thought that he is dying?
(a) Deep depression.
(b) Fear.
(c) Rage.
(d) Sadness.

2. Who did Peter Ivanovich meet first at Ivan Ilych's house?
(a) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(b) Gerasim.
(c) Ivan Ilych.
(d) Schwartz.

3. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?
(a) Yes, he refuses to accept the seriousness of his condition.
(b) Yes, though his protective shield is starting to crack.
(c) Yes, and his family is trying to convince him how serious his condition is.
(d) No, he realizes he is going to die and is getting his will in order.

4. What two things that Ivan Ilych hears down the hall makes him react as he does?
(a) The intruder's stealth and agility.
(b) His family's good health and merriment.
(c) His children's youth and abilities.
(d) His friends' talents and good looks.

5. What did Peter Ivanovich realize as he was speaking to Praskovya Fedorovna?
(a) That Praskovya Fedorovna is very beautiful.
(b) That Praskovya Fedorovna just wants to know if there is any additional government grant she can receive.
(c) That Peter Ivanovich would like to marry Praskovya Fedorovna .
(d) That Praskovya Fedorovna talks too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Ivan Ilych's view his life?

2. How do Ivan's drugs help his wife and doctors?

3. What is the setting of Chapter 1?

4. Why is Ivan Ilych able to find a new home that will please both him and his wife?

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

(see the answer key)

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