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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What power does Father Sergius discover he has?
(a) Healing.
(b) Arguing law cases.
(c) Investing.
(d) Prophesying.

2. How does Ivan Ilych feel about his life as he reviews it from his deathbed?
(a) He forgives himself.
(b) He is revolted.
(c) He is grateful for all his opportunities.
(d) He decides he would not do anything differently.

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

4. How long was Ivan Ilych in his position before he was appointed to the position of public prosecutor in another town?
(a) Three years.
(b) One year.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Seven years.

5. What convinces Ivan Ilych that death is getting close?
(a) His teeth fall out.
(b) He falls out of bed.
(c) He ceases to sleep.
(d) He falls on the way to the toilet.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Tolstoy describe Countess Korotkova?

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

3. How does Stepan Kasatsky respond when Countess Korotkova tells him about her other lover?

4. How does Pozdnyshev describe his and his wife's courtship?

5. What happens when Ivan Ilych becomes ill?

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