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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Chapters XI-XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ferdyshchenko suggest making Myshkin do, as punishment for poor behavior?
(a) Sing a song.
(b) Dance for the group.
(c) Play charades.
(d) Play the piano.

2. What does Ganja's father throw out a window in the story?
(a) A dog.
(b) A hat.
(c) A woman.
(d) An ashtray.

3. What does Prince Myshkin smoke?
(a) A pipe.
(b) A cigarette.
(c) A hooka.
(d) A cigar.

4. How does Nastassya react to Rogozhin's arrival?
(a) She is sad to see him and pouts.
(b) She is pleased with the reaction to him.
(c) She is bored by him.
(d) She is angry at him and avoids him.

5. What does General Ivolgin do, after promising to bring Myshkin to see Nastassya?
(a) He gets Myshkin arrested.
(b) He brings Myshkin down a blind alley and robs him.
(c) He takes up Myshkin's time with long stories, then falls asleep.
(d) He gets drunk and misleads Myshkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do some guests at the party criticize Myshkin for?

2. Who does Nastassya expect to try to get the money?

3. What reason does Ganja give for wanting Myshkin as a friend?

4. What is the General's plan for his daughter Aglaya?

5. What state is Rogozhin in when he visits Ganja's house on Myshkin's first night there?

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