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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II Ch. I-V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country was the hospital located where Prince Myshkin stayed?
(a) Switzerland.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Austria.
(d) Germany.

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

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

4. What is General Yephanchin's initial response to the Prince's request for help?
(a) He immediately offers the Prince room and board for as long as he needs it.
(b) He says at first that he can't help the Prince.
(c) He immediately offers the Prince temporary room and board.
(d) He immediately offers the Prince a job.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did the General's wife react to his gift to Nastassya Filoppovna?

3. How does Lebedev react when Rogozhin tells who he is?

4. When the Yephachin women ask what Myshkin thinks of them, who does he avoid commenting on?

5. What does Aglaya ask Myshkin to read?

(see the answer key)

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