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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 1, The Fête, Part One and Chapter 2, The End of The Fête.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of poem does Liputin read to the crowd?
(a) A call for revolution.
(b) A patriotic ode.
(c) A pastoral idyll.
(d) An obscene farce.

2. What are the terms under which Stepan departs Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) He can return any time he likes.
(b) She will give him a little money.
(c) She will not give him anything.
(d) She will still pay him an allowance.

3. The first chapter of Part 3 is set the day after what?
(a) Peter Verkhvensky's house being searched.
(b) The meeting at Virginsky's.
(c) Shatov's wife returns.
(d) The factory riot.

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?
(a) He says no.
(b) He answers her with a question about her own plans.
(c) He does not answer.
(d) He answers yes.

5. How does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) With a declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.
(b) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Lisa, Miss Lebyatkin and Verkhovensky, Shatov, and the narrator.
(c) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Virginsky and Dasha.
(d) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?

2. How are Mrs. Stavrogin's views changing as time goes on?

3. What outrageous act does a local lieutenant commit?

4. Who does Peter allow into the fête?

5. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?

(see the answer key)

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