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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who insisted that Ivan's wife and family go out?
(a) Ivan's wife.
(b) Ivan.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Ivan's daughter.

2. In the beginning of Chapter 3, what is Ivan Ilych's professional title?
(a) District Attorney.
(b) Civil Lawyer.
(c) Judge.
(d) Public Prosecutor.

3. What does Ivan Ilych think will solve his new problem?
(a) Divorce his wife.
(b) Go to medical school.
(c) Celebrate his love for his wife with a grand ball.
(d) To obtain a new job.

4. How does Ivan react to his memories?
(a) He thinks more and more about them.
(b) He is glad that he is able to have them.
(c) He tries to avoid them but cannot.
(d) He turns to them to help ease his pain.

5. Ivan compares the doctor's visit to what?
(a) Premature death.
(b) The time he's spent in the company of his friends.
(c) The hope of a church service.
(d) The lies of lawyers in the courts.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Ivan recognize that his real life began to ebb?

2. Even after Ivan Ilych realizes that he is going to die, what kinds of thoughts does he try to think about?

3. What does Ivan realize when he looks back at his life?

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

5. How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife affect his work?

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