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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Ivan Ilych gets home from the doctor, what does he do?
(a) Sits down and takes a nap.
(b) Asks his wife why dinner isn't ready.
(c) Breaks down and sobs uncontrollably.
(d) Tries to tell his wife and daughter everything.

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

3. Why does Ivan Ilych marry?
(a) It seems expected of him.
(b) He wants his wife's money.
(c) His father-in-law forces him.
(d) He is in love.

4. How does Ivan Ilych react to his worsening pain?
(a) He begs the doctor for medication to releave the pain.
(b) He decides to stay in bed all day.
(c) He becomes delirious.
(d) He becomes increasingly irritable.

5. With whom does Ivan Ilych play the game that he enjoys?
(a) His wife.
(b) His friends.
(c) Himself.
(d) His son.

Short Answer Questions

1. Is Ivan Ilych in denial about his condition?

2. To what or whom does Peter Ivanovich refuse to yield to?

3. What does the doctor focus on?

4. When does Ivan Ilych take a leave of absence from his job?

5. What relationship is the main character to Peter Ivanovich?

(see the answer key)

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