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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 7, At Virginsky's and Chapter 8, Ivan the Crown-Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stavrogin tell Peter he is planning to do?
(a) Propose to Lisa Tushin.
(b) Start an uprising.
(c) Divorce Mary Lebyatkin.
(d) Leave for Paris.

2. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?
(a) To convey his marriage proposal to Mary Lebyatkin.
(b) To pay off some of his debts.
(c) To steal money from his mother.
(d) To leave the house without his mother knowing.

3. What warning does Stavrogin give to Shatov at the end of their conversation?
(a) He warns him that members of the society might try to kill him.
(b) He warns him that he will be implicated in Peter's conspiracy.
(c) He warns him that his mother will want him to leave town.
(d) He warns him that his wife might not come home now.

4. Why does Stavrogin plan to duel Gaganov?
(a) Gaganov had been insulting Stavrogin.
(b) Gaganov's father had been an enemy of Stavrogin's father's.
(c) Gaganov had threatened to evict Mrs. Stavrogin from her estate.
(d) Gaganov had threatened to take Mary Lebyatkin away from Stavrogin.

5. What consequence does Stavrogin suffer after he is punched in the face?
(a) He has to stay home while the bone sets.
(b) He is unconscious for a week.
(c) He needs surgery.
(d) He comes down with an illness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

2. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

3. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?

4. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?

5. What is the real purpose of the gathering at Virginsky's house?

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