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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Stepan Kasatsky?
(a) A privileged young man.
(b) A soldier.
(c) A poor inn keeper.
(d) A talented lawyer.

2. How does Pozdnyshev describe his marriage as he sees it in post-coital reflection?
(a) As two terrified children trying to save each other.
(b) As two egoists foreign to each other.
(c) As to cold souls begrudging each other their pleasure.
(d) As two animals desperate to consume each other.

3. Who was Countess Korotkova?
(a) A general's wife.
(b) Stepan Kasatsky's aunt.
(c) The emperor's concubine.
(d) Stepan Kasatsky's mother's friend.

4. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's mood changed during his illness?
(a) He became peaceful.
(b) He became irritable.
(c) He became religious.
(d) He became angry.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What convinces Ivan Ilych that death is getting close?

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

3. How does Pozdnyshev view his children?

4. What is Father Sergius's reason for wanting to be transferred out of the city?

5. Where does Stepan Kasatsky go after Countess Korotkova tells him about her other lover?

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