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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 accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?
(a) She accuses him of having seduced Dasha.
(b) She accuses him of stealing from her.
(c) She accuses him of being a dilettante and a fraud.
(d) She accuses him of conspiring against the government.

2. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?
(a) The insults she receives from the local elite.
(b) The jokes the local writers make at her expense.
(c) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.
(d) Her ignorance of all diplomatic matters.

3. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?
(a) The Sistine Madonna.
(b) Renaissance cathedrals.
(c) Modern agricultural techniques.
(d) Spirituality in modern life.

4. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?
(a) He thought she was unredeemably lost.
(b) He thought she was secretly malicious.
(c) He thought she was better than anyone he knew.
(d) He thought she was a tease.

5. How does the audience respond to Karminazov's reading?
(a) They weep at the beauty of it.
(b) They sing Karminazov's praises.
(c) They are bored.
(d) They begin to riot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?

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

3. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?

4. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?

5. Who is on the stage when Karminazov goes to speak?

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