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

2. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?
(a) He thought she was corrupt but beautiful.
(b) He fell in love with her.
(c) He thought she was an angel.
(d) He took no notice of her.

3. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas owed her brother money.
(b) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(c) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.
(d) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.

4. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) He wanted to help Peter's friends.
(b) He found his poverty heartbreaking.
(c) He was impressed by his opulence.
(d) He found his buffoonish behavior amusing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?

2. What is the real purpose of the gathering at Virginsky's house?

3. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

4. Who arrives when Peter has just finished relating the story of Nicholas' devotion to Miss Lebyatkin?

5. What condition does Mrs. Lembke impose on people who want to come to her party?

(see the answer key)

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