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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Raskolnikov find around the women's neck?
(a) A gold chain
(b) A tattoo
(c) A small photograph of himself
(d) A key

2. What does Porfiry do when he suspects someone?
(a) He does not leave them alone
(b) He contacts their mother
(c) He follows them
(d) He does not follow proper procedure

3. What kind of job does Nicolas have?
(a) Electrician
(b) House painter
(c) Comedian
(d) Plumber

4. Who is Raskolnikov surprised to hear Sonia was friends with?
(a) Rasputin
(b) Prince Myskin
(c) The old lady
(d) Lisaveta

5. What is Zamyotov's position in the police force?
(a) Super intendent
(b) Police constable
(c) Chief police clerk
(d) Police inspector

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enters the room at the beginning of chapter 6?

2. Who is the letter from?

3. What is Razumikhin's profession?

4. In what month does the story begin?

5. Which of the following does Razumikhin say to describe Raskolnikov's present state?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Raskolnikov visits Sonia?

2. Why is chapter six such an important scene in the novel?

3. What does Sonia symbolize to Raskolnikov?

4. Why do you think Raskolnikov arranges to meet Porfiry?

5. In what way does Dunya and Mrs. Raskolnikov's new situation aide Razumikhin?

6. In way can the reader sympathize with Raskolnikov?

7. Why do you think Dunya chooses her brother over her fiance Luzhin?

8. In way does Raskolnikov show a weak will?

9. What do you think Raskolnikov's dream in this chapter represents?

10. How does Raskolnikov feel after the murder?

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