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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 Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.
(b) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.
(c) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(d) Nicholas owed her brother money.

2. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(b) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.

3. What does Stepan ask Liputin about at their meeting?
(a) Liputin's encounters with Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) Dasha's former engagements.
(c) Nicholas Stavrogin's political opinions.
(d) Peter Verkhovensky's studies.

4. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(b) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.
(c) He is ashamed of his students' mediocre performance at university.
(d) He is ashamed of being asked to marry Dasha to hide her past.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?

2. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?

3. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?

4. Who is Kirilov?

5. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

(see the answer key)

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