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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. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) St. Petersburg.
(b) Minsk.
(c) Moscow.
(d) Novgorod.

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

3. How does Mrs. Lembke participate in Peter's plans?
(a) She gives him money, out of a sentimental desire to help the poor.
(b) She is swindled by Peter out of naivete.
(c) She helps him deliberately, out of resentment of the rich.
(d) She allows them to proceed unwittingly, through her lack of sense.

4. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) His father's return.
(b) His son's debts.
(c) Marriage to Dasha.
(d) His wife's pregnancy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?

2. What is the narrator's response to Stepan Verkhovensky's reaction to the search of Peter's house?

3. Who is Liputin?

4. What is Peter predicting in the time after the confrontation at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

5. Where is The Possessed set?

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