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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. Who is Kirilov?
(a) A friend of Shatov's and Mrs. Stavrogin's neighbor.
(b) A political agitator from Moscow.
(c) A friend of Peter Verkhovensky and Nicholas Stavrogin's.
(d) A local official and former political prisoner.

2. 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.

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

4. Who is Liputin?
(a) A student of Verkhovensky's.
(b) A liberal official.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin's son's friend.
(d) A local banker.

5. What does Stepan think about marriage?
(a) He thinks it is an outdated institution.
(b) He thinks it will corrupt him.
(c) He thinks it is every man's duty.
(d) He misses being married.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?

2. What happened to the money that Nicholas gives to Captain Lebyatkin for Mary?

3. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

4. Who is Lisa Tushin?

5. How has Shatov prepared to defend himself against Stavrogin?

(see the answer key)

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