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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 accuse Dunya of doing?

2. Why does Raskolnikov enter the bar?

3. How did Svidrigaylov's wife die?

4. How much money does Raskolnikov say Svidrigaylov has offered Dunya?

5. What is Luzhin's profession?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What do you think it says about Razumikhin that he is so close to guessing the truth of the murder?

3. How does Raskolnikov hide his guilt?

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

5. In way does Raskolnikov show a weak will?

6. Why do you think Raskolnikov visits Sonia?

7. In way can the reader sympathize with Raskolnikov?

8. How does Raskolnikov feel after the murder?

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

10. Why do you think Raskolnikov leaves the room so abruptly in chapter three?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

It seems that the goals for many of the character, particularly the women, is to get married, even if they do not love he person they are marrying. Why do you think marriage was so important in the mid-nineteenth century? What were the benefits of marriage for men? What were the benefits for women? How do you think society viewed people who were not married?

Essay Topic 2

Identify the main themes in the novel and describe how Dostoevsky expresses each theme in the book. What do you think the themes say about his opinions as a writer and intellectual?

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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