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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. How does the party in general react to Rogozhin's arrival?
(a) People avoid Rogozhin from embarrassment.
(b) The party is disgusted but interested in him.
(c) People make fun of Rogozhin for entertainment.
(d) The party is happy to see him.

2. What does Ganja do when Madam Yephanchin confronts him about what she suspects her husband is doing behind her back?
(a) He denies any knowledge of it.
(b) He says that he shares her suspicions but doesn't know for a fact it's true.
(c) He admits that she is right.
(d) He promises to search her husband's papers for any evidence.

3. What is Totsky's story about?
(a) Sending a false letter to a woman's husband.
(b) Stealing a woman's affections.
(c) Blackmailing a priest.
(d) Seducing an older woman for money.

4. What do Ganja and his family argue about?
(a) Ganja's job working for General Yephanchin.
(b) Ganja's plans to move to a new home.
(c) Ganja bringing Myshkin home with him.
(d) Ganja's plans to marry Nastassya.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What illness does Prince Myshkin suffer from?

2. How long ago did Totsky take in Nastassya as his ward?

3. Who does Ganja ask Myshkin to deliver a secret letter to?

4. What does Aglaya ask Myshkin to read?

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

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