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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 Myshkin think of the picture of Nastassya Filippovna?
(a) He thinks she looks unpleasant but happy.
(b) He thinks she looks beautiful but tragic.
(c) He thinks she looks unpleasant and sad.
(d) He thinks she looks beautiful and happy.

2. How many daughters do the Yephanchins have?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

3. What does Ganja think of Myshkin, after he's gotten to know him?
(a) Ganja thinks Myshkin is conniving.
(b) Ganja thinks Myshkin is self-destructive.
(c) Ganja thinks Myshkin is thoughtful.
(d) Ganja thinks Myshkin is selfish.

4. What story does Ganja's father tell?
(a) A story about meeting Ganja's mother.
(b) A story about the beginning of a rift with the Yephanchin family.
(c) A story about Ganja's birth under an auspicious sign.
(d) A story about a glorious victory in battle.

5. Has Nastassya met Ganja's family before her arrival on Myshkin's first night there?
(a) Yes, she has met them once.
(b) No, and the family leaves before Nastassya arrives.
(c) Yes, she has met them numerous times.
(d) No, it is their first meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money is Myshkin about to inherit?

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

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

4. What does Prince Myshkin smoke?

5. Who does the General suggest that Prince Myshkin stay with?

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