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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ivan Ilych see as "doing his duty?"
(a) To serve the judicial system honorably.
(b) To be the best father to his children.
(c) To do whatever pleases his wife.
(d) To do whatever pleases those in authority.

2. How satisfied with his life is Ivan Ilych?
(a) Mostly.
(b) Only a very small amount.
(c) Not at all.
(d) Totally.

3. Without the distraction of work, what happens to Ivan Ilych?
(a) He falls into a profound depression.
(b) He discovers what is wrong with his life.
(c) He realizes how much he loves his wife.
(d) He falls in love with another woman.

4. After offering his condolences, what does Peter Ivanovich tell Praskovya Fedorovna?
(a) That Peter Ivanovich must leave.
(b) That Praskovya Fedorovna has received all the money the government will give her.
(c) That Praskovya Fedorovna is very beautiful.
(d) That Peter Ivanovich has been secretly in love with Praskovya Fedorovna for years.

5. What game does Ivan Ilych like to play?
(a) Poker.
(b) Solitaire.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Hearts.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Ivan Ilych need to be paid?

2. Ivan Ilych's chief concern is to what?

3. How does Ivan Ilych's wife react to his worsening pain?

4. How many children does Ivan Ilych and his wife have together?

5. Why are his wife and daughter anxious when Ivan Ilych arrives home?

(see the answer key)

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