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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 3, Another Man's Sins and Chapter 4, The Cripple.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Lebyatkin live with?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) His sister, Shatov and Kirlov.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Virginsky.

2. In what way do Virginsky and Shatov resemble one another?
(a) They are both artists.
(b) They are both conseratives.
(c) They are both young.
(d) They are both liberals.

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

4. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?
(a) He is ambitious, but not yet recognized.
(b) He is regaining his reputation after a scandal.
(c) He is highly respected.
(d) He is not respected.

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?
(a) He is an elected official.
(b) He is a local bureaucrat.
(c) He is a social researcher.
(d) He tutors Mrs. Stavrogin's son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?

3. Who is Lisa Tushin?

4. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

5. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?

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