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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 1, Night and Chapter 2, Night Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) He wanted to help Peter's friends.
(b) He found his poverty heartbreaking.
(c) He found his buffoonish behavior amusing.
(d) He was impressed by his opulence.

2. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?
(a) They have been in touch as Peter traveled.
(b) They have become mortal enemies.
(c) They have been estranged.
(d) They have been closer ever since Stepah fled to the provinces.

3. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?
(a) He circulates rumors about Dasha.
(b) He tries to seduce Dasha himself.
(c) He tries to ruin Stavrogin's reputation.
(d) He tells Mrs. Stavrogin lies about his father.

4. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) Marriage to Dasha.
(b) His son's debts.
(c) His wife's pregnancy.
(d) His father's return.

5. What is Kirilov's involvement in Stavrogin's plan?
(a) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to plant incriminating evidence.
(b) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to convey messages to Gaganov's daughter.
(c) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to distract Gaganov.
(d) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to be his second.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

4. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

5. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

(see the answer key)

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