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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. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) That Stavrogin needed to be taken down.
(b) That Mrs. Stavrogin had let her son have too much rein.
(c) That Peter had planned it all along.
(d) That Peter was out to assassinate people's characters.

2. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?
(a) He fell in love with her.
(b) He took no notice of her.
(c) He thought she was corrupt but beautiful.
(d) He thought she was an angel.

3. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?
(a) He is convinced and converted to Kirilov's views.
(b) He debates Kirilov at length, because he things his belief is missing key points.
(c) He condescends to Kirilov, and treats him like a child.
(d) He is ironic and disbelieving.

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

5. Who arrives when Peter has just finished relating the story of Nicholas' devotion to Miss Lebyatkin?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) Mary Lebyatkin.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Shatov.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?

2. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?

3. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?

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

5. Who is Lisa Tushin?

(see the answer key)

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