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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. Where does Ganja live?
(a) In his family's boarding house.
(b) In a cottage on a large estate.
(c) Alone in a small house.
(d) In a room in an old woman's house.

2. Who does the General offer Totsky to marry?
(a) His daughter Aglaya.
(b) Nastassya Filippovna.
(c) His daughter Adelaida.
(d) His daugher Alexandra.

3. How does Myshkin react when Ganja calls him an idiot?
(a) Sadly.
(b) Happily.
(c) Unconcernedly.
(d) Angrily.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does General Ivolgin do, after promising to bring Myshkin to see Nastassya?

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

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

4. Has Nastassya met Ganja's family before her arrival on Myshkin's first night there?

5. Where does Rogozhin invite Prince Myshkin?

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