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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. Why do the townspeople think the Lebyatkins were killed?
(a) To avenge their persecution of the aristocrats.
(b) To punish them for blackmailing the radical group.
(c) To free Stavrogin to have his affair with Lisa Tushin.
(d) To limit the radicals' liabilities.

2. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Peter Verkhovensky.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

3. Who does Peter allow into the fête?
(a) Lower-class people.
(b) Radical agitators.
(c) Writers and artists.
(d) Criminals and prostitutes.

4. Whose influence has Mr. Lembke come under?
(a) His wife's.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin's.
(c) His son's.
(d) Peter Verkhovensky's.

5. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?
(a) The local youth.
(b) Local writers and artists.
(c) The local elite.
(d) Visiting dignitaries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What had some poor people done to prepare for the fête?

2. Who takes the stage after Stepan Verkhovensky?

3. What are the terms under which Stepan departs Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?

5. In whose house is Peter spreading rumors in the days before the fête?

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