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

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

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's relationship with Mrs. Stavrogin?
(a) They are married.
(b) They are enemies.
(c) He lives with her.
(d) They are lovers.

4. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?
(a) That Nicholas is disreputable.
(b) That Nicholas is mad.
(c) That Nicholas is a radical agitator.
(d) That Nicholas is dying.

5. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?
(a) They mock him for his pretentiousness.
(b) They are impressed with his wealth.
(c) They are afraid of his temper.
(d) They admire his charisma.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

2. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?

3. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?

4. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

5. Who is Kirilov?

(see the answer key)

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