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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Stepan Kasatsky 'given to' from time to time?
(a) Fits of generosity.
(b) Fits of jealousy.
(c) Fits of laughing.
(d) Fits of temper.

2. How does Ivan Ilych handle his illness?
(a) He applies for a pension and retires.
(b) He works less and less and reads and becomes philosophical.
(c) He sees doctor after doctor with no result.
(d) He still works, but it exhausts him.

3. What are Stepan Kasatsky's motives for whatever he undertakes?
(a) To win recognition.
(b) To undermine authority.
(c) To create a disturbance.
(d) To escape from reality.

4. What causes Father Sergius to leave the monastery?
(a) A woman who seduces him.
(b) A woman who seduced his spiritual leader.
(c) A woman who refuses him.
(d) A woman who tempts him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Stepan Kasatsky?

2. How much was Ivan Ilych given for moving expenses to get to his Court of Justice appointment?

3. Who is Praskovya Federovna?

4. What power does Father Sergius discover he has?

5. Who is Ivan Ilych at the beginning of "The Death of Ivan Ilych"?

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