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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Father Sergius do when he is aware of his lust for Makovkina?
(a) Cut off his finger.
(b) Move to the country.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Move to the city.

2. How does Pozdnyshev describe his and his wife's courtship?
(a) Lengthy.
(b) Brief.
(c) Convoluted.
(d) On-again-off-again.

3. Who does Pozdnyshev tell his story to?
(a) His cell-mate.
(b) Passers-by.
(c) His seat-mate.
(d) A judge and jury.

4. What did Ivan Ilych do when he took his second position?
(a) Buy expensive clothes.
(b) Begin to drink.
(c) Start having affairs.
(d) Begin to gamble.

5. How does Pozdnyshev view his children?
(a) As consolation for his unhappy marriage.
(b) As a torment.
(c) As a great burden.
(d) As angels.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pozdnyshev see his marriage after a few weeks?

2. Who was Countess Korotkova?

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

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

5. What was Stepan Kasatsky 'given to' from time to time?

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