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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 1, The Fête, Part One and Chapter 2, The End of The Fête.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?
(a) With Peter Verkhovensky.
(b) On the streets.
(c) With Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) In their family's estate.

2. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?
(a) Lisa Tushin.
(b) Miss Lebyatkin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

3. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) Peter Verkhovensky.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

4. Why was it a mistake to charge a high price for the fête?
(a) The people expected to be entertained.
(b) No one could afford to come.
(c) Expensive tickets excluded the writers.
(d) The people who came wanted food.

5. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?
(a) Karmazinov.
(b) Peter Verhovensky.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Karmazinov and Stepan Verkhovensky.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the townspeople think the Lebyatkins were killed?

2. What kind of poem does Liputin read to the crowd?

3. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?

4. What is Mrs. Stavrogin's feeling about the fête?

5. What does Mrs. Stavrogin want to find out at the beginning of Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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