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

2. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Zero.

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) His father's return.
(b) His son's debts.
(c) Marriage to Dasha.
(d) His wife's pregnancy.

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?
(a) He keeps fighting duels.
(b) He works his way back to his rank.
(c) His gambling gets even worse.
(d) He quits the army.

5. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to find her a husband.
(b) She wants him to lend her money.
(c) She wants him to write a letter to her son.
(d) She wants him to join a business venture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Kirilov?

2. Who is Lisa Tushin?

3. What does Stepan think about marriage?

4. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

5. Who is Virginsky?

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