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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 7, At Virginsky's and Chapter 8, Ivan the Crown-Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?
(a) To steal money from his mother.
(b) To pay off some of his debts.
(c) To leave the house without his mother knowing.
(d) To convey his marriage proposal to Mary Lebyatkin.

2. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?
(a) Her ignorance of all diplomatic matters.
(b) The insults she receives from the local elite.
(c) The jokes the local writers make at her expense.
(d) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.

3. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?
(a) The local elite.
(b) Local writers and artists.
(c) The local youth.
(d) Visiting dignitaries.

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

5. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(b) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.
(c) He is ashamed of his students' mediocre performance at university.
(d) He is ashamed of being asked to marry Dasha to hide her past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?

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

3. What is Peter planning throughout Part II of The Possessed?

4. What cover do the fifteen people use for gathering at Virginsky's house?

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

(see the answer key)

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