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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 Ivan Ilych at the beginning of "The Death of Ivan Ilych"?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A bureaucrat.
(c) A law school graduate.
(d) A soldier.

2. What power does Father Sergius discover he has?
(a) Investing.
(b) Arguing law cases.
(c) Healing.
(d) Prophesying.

3. How long was Ivan Ilych in his position before he was appointed to the position of public prosecutor in another town?
(a) Twelve years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) One year.
(d) Three years.

4. How does Ivan Ilych feel about his life as he reviews it from his deathbed?
(a) He is revolted.
(b) He forgives himself.
(c) He is grateful for all his opportunities.
(d) He decides he would not do anything differently.

5. How does Pozdnyshev describe his union with his wife?
(a) A practical, economic union.
(b) A spiritual union.
(c) A carnal union.
(d) A passionate union.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ivan Ilych becomes ill?

2. How does Pozdnyshev describe his marriage as he sees it in post-coital reflection?

3. How does Tolstoy describe Countess Korotkova?

4. What significance does Pashenka have to Sergius after Sergius leaves the monastery?

5. How does Ivan Ilych handle his illness?

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