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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) Pearl earrings.
(d) A diamond necklace.

2. Who does the General find a picture of?
(a) Nastassya Flippovna.
(b) Totsky.
(c) Ganja.
(d) Prince Myshkin.

3. Where does Myshkin go to claim his inheritance?
(a) Warsaw.
(b) Kiev.
(c) Belgrade.
(d) Moscow.

4. How does the party react to Ferdyshchenko's story?
(a) They are mildly amused.
(b) They sympathize with Ferdyshchenko.
(c) They are upset.
(d) They think it's hilarious.

5. What does Madam Yephanchin think her husband is doing behind her back?
(a) Arranging marriages.
(b) Starting a business.
(c) Buying property.
(d) Arranging a trip.

6. Who invites Myshkin to sit next to them?
(a) Ferdyshchenko.
(b) General Yephanchin.
(c) Nastassya.
(d) Ganja.

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

8. What state is Rogozhin in when he visits Ganja's house on Myshkin's first night there?
(a) He is crying uncontrollably.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is exhausted and falling asleep.
(d) He is injured and in need of a doctor.

9. Who does Ganja ask Myshkin to deliver a secret letter to?
(a) General Yephachin.
(b) Aglaya.
(c) Madam Yephachin.
(d) Nastassya Filippovna.

10. What does Madam Yephachin tell Myshkin to get for her?
(a) The tea service from the kitchen.
(b) A jewel case from her bedroom.
(c) Her husband's accounting book.
(d) Nastassya Filippovna's photograph.

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

12. What do some guests at the party criticize Myshkin for?
(a) Coming without a partner.
(b) Inviting himself.
(c) Arriving early.
(d) Arriving late.

13. 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 room and board for as long as he needs it.
(c) He immediately offers the Prince a job.
(d) He immediately offers the Prince temporary room and board.

14. 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) The party is happy to see him.
(d) People make fun of Rogozhin for entertainment.

15. Where does Rogozhin suggest that Myshkin should stay, after the fight with Ganja?
(a) With Rogozhin.
(b) At a hospital.
(c) At a hotel.
(d) With the Yephanchins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who finally brings Myshkin to Nastassya's house?

2. What does Rogozhin do after attempting to kill Myshkin?

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

4. Who goes first in the game?

5. How do the party guests decide what order to play the game?

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