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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Death of Ivan Ilych.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Marya's boredom and depression turn into?
(a) Self-destructive behavior.
(b) Illness.
(c) Jealousy.
(d) Creativity.

3. How old is Marya Alexandrovna?
(a) 17.
(b) 26.
(c) 21.
(d) 14.

4. What was Ivan Ilych promoted to after three years in his second position?
(a) Judge.
(b) Provincial director.
(c) Surgeon.
(d) Assistant public prosecutor.

5. When did Dmitri believe a barrier was broken between himself and Maryanka?
(a) When she tells him of her engagement to Lukashka.
(b) When he moves in with her family.
(c) When he sees her baking bread.
(d) At Beletsky's party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Dmitri's relation with Maryanka?

2. How does Marya see herself in relation to Sergey, once she begins to be depressed?

3. What was Ivan Ilych's salary on the Court of Justice?

4. What does Ivan Ilych ultimately realize about his wife?

5. What did Ivan Ilych do when he took his second position?

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