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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. When Ivan Ilych looks in the mirror some time after greeting his brother-in-law, what does he see for the first time?
(a) How old he really is.
(b) How healthy he now looks.
(c) A tumor.
(d) How thin and yellow he has become.

4. Who comes to visit Ivan Ilych in Chapter 5?
(a) His brother-in-law.
(b) Peter Ivanovich.
(c) Vladimir Ivanich.
(d) Schwartz.

5. Who is Ivan Ilych's wife?
(a) Praskovya Fedorovna.
(b) Gerasim.
(c) Vladimir Ivanich.
(d) Lisa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?

2. What causes Ivan Ilych much distress?

3. How many of Ivan Ilych's children die?

4. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?

5. Who did Peter Ivanovich meet first at Ivan Ilych's house?

(see the answer key)

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