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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 3, Another Man's Sins and Chapter 4, The Cripple.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Stepan ask Liputin about at their meeting?
(a) Peter Verkhovensky's studies.
(b) Dasha's former engagements.
(c) Liputin's encounters with Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Nicholas Stavrogin's political opinions.

3. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?
(a) In a duel.
(b) In self defense, when he was being robbed.
(c) He poisoned the man who had killed his father.
(d) Accidentally, when his horse trampled the man.

4. What is Nicholas Stavrogin like as a military officer?
(a) He is a bully.
(b) He is a respected leader.
(c) He is a deserter.
(d) He is a brave soldier.

5. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?
(a) He asks her to marry him.
(b) He asks her for money.
(c) He asks her to work for him in his house.
(d) He asks her to send the money she owes him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's relationship with Mrs. Stavrogin?

2. In what way do Virginsky and Shatov resemble one another?

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

4. Where is The Possessed set?

5. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?

(see the answer key)

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