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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. What was Ivan Ilych's salary on the Court of Justice?
(a) 2,000 rubles a year.
(b) 3,500 rubles a year.
(c) 5,000 rubles a year.
(d) 1,500 rubles a year.

2. What aspect of Sergey's personality does Marya respond to?
(a) His outgoing personality.
(b) His impassive good manners.
(c) His brooding moods.
(d) His recklessness with money.

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

4. Who is Vanyusha?
(a) Dmitri's father.
(b) Dmitri's brother.
(c) Dmitri's commanding officer.
(d) Dmitri's servant.

5. How does Tolstoy say Ivan Ilych's mood changed during his illness?
(a) He became angry.
(b) He became irritable.
(c) He became peaceful.
(d) He became religious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Marya yearn for through the winter?

2. What effect does the Russian winter have on Marya?

3. What does Ivan Ilych do after his first child is born?

4. What does Dmitri dream about on his way to the Caucasus?

5. What is the significance of the Terek River?

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