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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alyosha the Pot.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What did Ivan Ilych find in place of death?
(a) God.
(b) Language.
(c) Fury.
(d) Light.

4. Who is Ustinja?
(a) The mistress of the house where Alyosha works.
(b) An orphan peasant.
(c) A washerwoman.
(d) Alyosha's mother.

5. What was Pozdnyshev's justification for killing his wife?
(a) He caught her cheating on him.
(b) She was ill and suffering.
(c) Desire for her money.
(d) A jealous rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Ivan Ilych becomes ill?

2. How does Tolstoy describe Stepan Kasatsky's educational career?

3. Why was Sergius sent to Siberia?

4. How does Ivan Ilych begin his career?

5. Where did Ivan Ilych get appointed to the Court of Justice?

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