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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 is Shatov?
(a) A local doctor.
(b) A former student of Verkhovensky's.
(c) A banker from Moscow.
(d) A local official.

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

3. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(d) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.

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

5. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Shatov.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Peter Verkhovensky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?

2. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

3. What is Mrs. Stavrogin's feeling about the fête?

4. Who do the townspeople believe killed Mary and Captain Lebyatkin?

5. Whom does Stavrogin defend from Peter?

(see the answer key)

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