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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Ivan Ilych.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Ivan Ilych do in his second job?
(a) Root out corruption.
(b) Work the jail.
(c) Represent clients in the courts.
(d) Implement new laws.

2. How does Ivan Ilych begin his career?
(a) As a provincial magistrate.
(b) As a foot soldier.
(c) As a clerk.
(d) As an intern.

3. Who is Sergey Mikhaylych?
(a) A friend of Marya's father's.
(b) Marya's brother.
(c) A peasant.
(d) An overseer on Marya's family's estate.

4. What is the relationship between Christian Cossacks and Muslim Tartars?
(a) Wariness.
(b) Commercial interdependence.
(c) Mutual trust.
(d) Annihilating hatred.

5. What does Ivan Ilych ultimately realize about his wife?
(a) That he hates her.
(b) That he loves her.
(c) The she will not be able to live without him.
(d) That he cannot live without her.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych felt upon taking his position at the Court of Justice?

2. Why does Dmitri return home quickly after hunting?

3. Who is Vanyusha?

4. How long was Ivan Ilych in his position before he was appointed to the position of public prosecutor in another town?

5. How old is Marya Alexandrovna?

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