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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 Pozdnyshev describe his and his wife's courtship?
(a) Convoluted.
(b) Brief.
(c) Lengthy.
(d) On-again-off-again.

2. How does Tolstoy say Stepan Kasatsky feels about the Emperor?
(a) Devoted.
(b) Adoring.
(c) Resentful.
(d) Competitive.

3. How does Pozdnyshev view his children?
(a) As consolation for his unhappy marriage.
(b) As a great burden.
(c) As angels.
(d) As a torment.

4. How does Ivan Ilych begin his career?
(a) As a provincial magistrate.
(b) As a foot soldier.
(c) As an intern.
(d) As a clerk.

5. What happened to Stepan Kasatsky when his father died?
(a) He was sent to a tutor in Moscow.
(b) He was enrolled in military school.
(c) He was sent to Europe for education.
(d) He was kept at home to be educated.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Pozdnyshev describe his union with his wife?

3. What did Ivan Ilych do in his second job?

4. What was Stepan Kasatsky 'given to' from time to time?

5. What significance does Pashenka have to Sergius after Sergius leaves the monastery?

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