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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Sergius sent to Siberia?
(a) He was arrested for treason.
(b) He followed a woman there.
(c) He asked to be sent.
(d) He was arrested for vagrancy.

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

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

4. How much was Ivan Ilych given for moving expenses to get to his Court of Justice appointment?
(a) 5,000 rubles.
(b) 1,500 rubles.
(c) 2,500 rubles.
(d) 3,500 rubles.

5. How long after their wedding was Pozdnyshev's wife depressed?
(a) Three months.
(b) Three days.
(c) Three weeks.
(d) Three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's mood changed during his illness?

2. What was Ivan Ilych promoted to after three years in his second position?

3. How long was Ivan Ilych in his position before he was appointed to the position of public prosecutor in another town?

4. Why did Pozdnyshev's wife say she was depressed?

5. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's wife demonstrated mental problems?

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