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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 3, The End of a Love Affair and Chapter 4, The Last Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?
(a) She accuses him of stealing from her.
(b) She accuses him of having seduced Dasha.
(c) She accuses him of conspiring against the government.
(d) She accuses him of being a dilettante and a fraud.

2. What does Stavrogin believe in?
(a) The governing potential of new industries.
(b) The right of the aristocrats to rule.
(c) The value of ancient farming methods.
(d) The equality of slaves.

3. What are Shatov's political views?
(a) He is a radical agitator.
(b) He is a staunch conservative.
(c) He is extremely liberal.
(d) He is not invested in politics.

4. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) He found his buffoonish behavior amusing.
(b) He was impressed by his opulence.
(c) He wanted to help Peter's friends.
(d) He found his poverty heartbreaking.

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?
(a) He is a local bureaucrat.
(b) He is an elected official.
(c) He tutors Mrs. Stavrogin's son.
(d) He is a social researcher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is on the stage when Karminazov goes to speak?

2. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?

3. What does Stavrogin do when it is his turn to shoot?

4. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

5. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

(see the answer key)

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