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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's wife demonstrated mental problems?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Breakdowns.
(c) Jealous rages.
(d) Depressions.

2. How does Tolstoy describe Stepan Kasatsky's educational career?
(a) Unconventional.
(b) Disappointing.
(c) Brilliant.
(d) Lackluster.

3. What are Ivan Ilych's symptoms of the illness that kills him?
(a) Pain in his joints and neck.
(b) Nausea.
(c) A strange taste in his mouth.
(d) Hearing loss.

4. Where does Stepan Kasatsky go after Countess Korotkova tells him about her other lover?
(a) To Moscow.
(b) To a monastery.
(c) To Petersburg.
(d) To the country.

5. How does Stepan Kasatsky respond when Countess Korotkova tells him about her other lover?
(a) He vows to love her eternally.
(b) He confronts the other man.
(c) He kills her.
(d) He breaks off the engagement.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Stepan Kasatsky?

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

4. How much was Ivan Ilych given for moving expenses to get to his Court of Justice appointment?

5. Who is Trukhachevsky?

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