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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Raskolnikov kill the old lady with?

2. Where does Raskolnikov fall asleep?

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

4. Who does Sonia think will take care of her and her family?

5. Who does the housekeeper say mended Rakolnikov's shirts?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the letter show about Raskolnikov's relationship with his family?

2. In what way have Raskolnikov and Porfiry switched roles in chapter five?

3. Why do you think Raskolnikov visits Sonia?

4. What does Sonia symbolize to Raskolnikov?

5. How does Raskolnikov feel after the murder?

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

7. Why is Nicolas suspected of the murder?

8. What does Raskolnikov think of his sister's fiance Luzhin?

9. Why do you think Razumikhin is infatuated with Dunya?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dialogue plays an important part in the novel and one chapter consists of just a dialogue between Raskolnikov and Porfiry. Using example from the novel discuss the important part dialogue plays in the following areas.

1) Character development.

2) Plot development

3) The development of the novel's themes.

In what way do you think dialogue can be overused?

Essay Topic 2

Raskolnikov states that the masses "are inferior men" who are "conservative, respectable and docile". Examine this statement in relation to Raskolnikov's character. Why do you think Raskolnikov is reacting against the masses? Do you think he believes what he says?

Essay Topic 3

As Raskolnikov wanders around St. Petersburg, he feels tremendous guilt for his crime. What is it about Raskolnikov's character that prevents him from overcoming his guilt? Describe what kind of character could overcome such guilt and move on with their lives? What do you think would of happened to Raskolnikov if he did not confess?

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