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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 3, The End of a Love Affair and Chapter 4, The Last Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?
(a) They would be sacrificed for the country in war.
(b) They would be sent to Siberia.
(c) They would work for the candidate who won.
(d) They would be rewarded with status in the church.

2. What last-minute effort does Stavrogin make to avert the duel?
(a) He threatens to kill Gaganov's entire family.
(b) He apologizes once again.
(c) He offers even more money.
(d) He offers to leave the country.

3. Why does Lisa want to leave Stavrogin at the beginning of the Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) Stavrogin told her he didn't love her.
(b) They have begun to quarrel.
(c) Stavrogin confessed to killing Mary.
(d) She wanted to report his murder to the police.

4. Who is Mr. Lembke?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin's lawyer.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin's brother-in-law.
(c) A German member of the elite.
(d) A judge in the district where Stavrogin dueled.

5. What is Shigalyov's plan for the new social organization?
(a) Eliminate the aristocracy.
(b) Enslave 90% of humanity.
(c) Liberate the peasants.
(d) Abolish industrialism and return to farming.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?

3. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

4. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?

5. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?

(see the answer key)

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