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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 Mrs. Stavrogin had let her son have too much rein.
(b) That Peter was out to assassinate people's characters.
(c) That Peter had planned it all along.
(d) That Stavrogin needed to be taken down.

2. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?
(a) He thought she was better than anyone he knew.
(b) He thought she was a tease.
(c) He thought she was unredeemably lost.
(d) He thought she was secretly malicious.

3. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?
(a) That Nicholas is mad.
(b) That Nicholas is disreputable.
(c) That Nicholas is dying.
(d) That Nicholas is a radical agitator.

4. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?
(a) They admire his charisma.
(b) They are impressed with his wealth.
(c) They are afraid of his temper.
(d) They mock him for his pretentiousness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who throws Stepan Verkhovensky out of the conversation?

2. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?

3. Who does Lebyatkin live with?

4. What are Shatov's political views?

5. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?

(see the answer key)

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