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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gift did the General buy Nastassya Filoppovna?
(a) A saphire bracelet.
(b) A ruby ring.
(c) A diamond necklace.
(d) Pearl earrings.

2. Who does the General suggest that Prince Myshkin stay with?
(a) Ganja.
(b) Totsky.
(c) The Yephanchins.
(d) Nastassya Filippovna.

3. What is Myshkin's explanation for why Nastassya left Rogozhin?
(a) She can't deal with Rogozhin's paranoia.
(b) She can't abide the idea of marrying anyone.
(c) She wants more money than Rogozhin can give her.
(d) She is secretly in love with someone else.

4. What does Nastassya use to retrieve the money?
(a) She uses a bowl.
(b) She uses her hands.
(c) She has a servant get it.
(d) She uses tongs.

5. What does Aglaya ask Myshkin to read?
(a) An article in the paper.
(b) A letter from Ganja.
(c) A poem from a book in the library.
(d) Her diary.

6. How long ago did Totsky take in Nastassya as his ward?
(a) Eighteen years.
(b) Twenty-four years.
(c) Twelve years.
(d) Seven years.

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

8. How much money is Myshkin about to inherit?
(a) 70,000,000 roubles.
(b) 100,000,000 roubles.
(c) 50,000,000 roubles.
(d) 10,000,000 roubles.

9. How did the General's wife react to his gift to Nastassya Filoppovna?
(a) She was happy.
(b) She never found out about it.
(c) She didn't care.
(d) She was upset.

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

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

12. How did General Yephanchin make his reputation and fortune?
(a) By shareholding.
(b) By gambling.
(c) As a military leader.
(d) Through an invention.

13. What does Prince Myshkin smoke?
(a) A cigar.
(b) A hooka.
(c) A pipe.
(d) A cigarette.

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

15. What does Nastassya do with Rogozhin's money?
(a) She throws it into the street.
(b) She throws it in the fire.
(c) She tears it up.
(d) She gives it to Myshkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Rogozhin offer for Nastassya's hand in marriage?

2. What does Myshkin learn about Nastassya's engagement to Rogozhin?

3. Who does the General suggest should marry Nastassya Filippovna?

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

5. How does Nastassya react to Rogozhin's arrival?

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