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

2. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?
(a) He is regaining his reputation after a scandal.
(b) He is highly respected.
(c) He is ambitious, but not yet recognized.
(d) He is not respected.

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

4. Who has been in hiding for the week after the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's?
(a) Liputin.
(b) Shatov and Nicholas Stavrogin.
(c) Captain Lebyatkin and his sister.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin.

5. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?
(a) Finding a husband for her and a father for her girls.
(b) Getting herself out of debt so she can buy a cottage.
(c) Finding a job for her son.
(d) Publishing a yearly compendium of articles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who throws Stepan Verkhovensky out of the conversation?

2. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?

3. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?

4. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?

5. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?

(see the answer key)

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