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How does Tolstoy say Alyosha accepts the fact that he cannot go to school? (from Alyosha the Pot)

With resentment.

With exasperation.

With determination to educate himself.

With a shrug.

How does Ivan Ilych feel about his life as he reviews it from his deathbed? (from The Death of Ivan Ilych)

He decides he would not do anything differently.

He is grateful for all his opportunities.

He forgives himself.

He is revolted.

What does Alyosha's father say about Alyosha's plan to marry? (from Alyosha the Pot)

He negotiates with Alyosha about it.

He terminates it.

He convinces Alyosha to wait.

He supports it.

How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's mood changed during his illness? (from The Death of Ivan Ilych)

He became religious.

He became irritable.

He became angry.

He became peaceful.

How does Ivan Ilych's relationship with his wife change when he begins to work at the Court of Justice? (from The Death of Ivan Ilych)

They resume hostilities.

They fall out of love.

They separate.

They declare a truce.

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