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

2. How does Lebedev react when Rogozhin tells who he is?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Sad.
(c) Incredulous.
(d) Angry.

3. What is Myshkin's reaction to Rogozhin's marriage proposal?
(a) Myshkin encourages Nastassya to marry Rogozhin.
(b) Myshkin warns Nastassya against Rogozhin.
(c) Myshkin says he doesn't care if Nastassya marries Rogozhin.
(d) Myshkin also proposes to Nastassya.

4. What does Rogozhin say his reason is for traveling to Russia?
(a) To collect an inheritance.
(b) To take over a business.
(c) To be married.
(d) To find a lost relative.

5. Who runs after Nastassya and Rogozhin when they leave?
(a) Ganja.
(b) Totsky.
(c) Yephanchin.
(d) Myshkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is at the door at Ganja's home, when Myshkin answers it?

2. What does Ganja's father throw out a window in the story?

3. In what country was the hospital located where Prince Myshkin stayed?

4. What does Ganja do when Madam Yephanchin confronts him about what she suspects her husband is doing behind her back?

5. How does the party in general react to Rogozhin's arrival?

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