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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. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?
(a) Karmazinov.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Peter Verhovensky.
(d) Karmazinov and Stepan Verkhovensky.

2. What warning does Stavrogin give to Shatov at the end of their conversation?
(a) He warns him that members of the society might try to kill him.
(b) He warns him that his wife might not come home now.
(c) He warns him that he will be implicated in Peter's conspiracy.
(d) He warns him that his mother will want him to leave town.

3. Whom does Mrs. Lembke befriend?
(a) Shatov.
(b) Stepan Verkhovensky.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Liputin.

4. How are Mrs. Stavrogin's views changing as time goes on?
(a) She is becoming more prophetic and visionary.
(b) She is becoming more utilitarian and modern.
(c) She is becoming more fearful and reactionary.
(d) She is becoming more reserved and conservative.

5. How many people are in Peter Verkhovensky's secret group of radicals?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty-five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has public opinion shifted on the eve of the fête?

2. Who has been in hiding for the week after the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's?

3. Why is Lisa Tushin killed?

4. What do we find out about Dasha after the duel?

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

(see the answer key)

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