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

2. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because of his gambling debts.
(b) Because he stole from another officer.
(c) Because he fought a duel.
(d) Because of insubordination.

3. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?
(a) His gambling gets even worse.
(b) He quits the army.
(c) He works his way back to his rank.
(d) He keeps fighting duels.

4. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?
(a) Nicholas and Dasha.
(b) Dasha and the Drozdovs.
(c) Lisa Tushin.
(d) Verkhovensky.

5. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to join a business venture.
(b) She wants him to lend her money.
(c) She wants him to write a letter to her son.
(d) She wants him to find her a husband.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

3. What consequence does Stavrogin suffer after he is punched in the face?

4. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?

5. Who is Shatov?

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