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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 was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?
(a) Leybatkin introduced Nicholas to Dasha.
(b) They were in the military together.
(c) It is not clear what their relationship was.
(d) Nicholas owed Lebyatkin money from gambling.

2. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?
(a) Stepan Verkhovensky and Lisa Tushin.
(b) Peter Verkhovensky and Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Shatov and Liputin.
(d) Mary Lebyatkin and Mrs. Drozdov.

3. What is the real purpose of the gathering at Virginsky's house?
(a) A literary club meeting.
(b) A planning meeting for Mrs. Lembke's fête.
(c) A radical political meeting.
(d) Planning to overthrow the government.

4. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?
(a) Lisa is already married to Mr. Drozdov.
(b) Divorce is still illegal.
(c) He has lost his reputation.
(d) He doesn't have any money.

5. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?
(a) That Mrs. Lembke is an anarchist.
(b) That Stavrogin is a government spy.
(c) That Verkhovensky is a murderer.
(d) That Mr. Lembke is having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?

2. Who throws Stepan Verkhovensky out of the conversation?

3. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?

4. How does Chapter 5 begin?

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

(see the answer key)

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