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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 belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?
(a) He believes that man can only be known by his actions, not by his spirit.
(b) He believes that the students protestors are going to overthrow the government.
(c) He believes that man is eternally confounded by a split in his nature.
(d) He believes that a man-god will preach happiness.

2. Who does Peter allow into the fête?
(a) Lower-class people.
(b) Writers and artists.
(c) Criminals and prostitutes.
(d) Radical agitators.

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

4. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.
(b) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.
(c) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(d) Nicholas owed her brother money.

5. What does Stavrogin do when it is his turn to shoot?
(a) Shoots in the air.
(b) Aims for Gaganov's heart but misses.
(c) Shoots Gaganov in the eye.
(d) Hits Gaganov's finger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?

3. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?

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

5. Who is on his way to visit at the end of the second chapter?

(see the answer key)

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