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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 on his way to visit at the end of the second chapter?
(a) Stavrogin's father.
(b) Verkhovensky's father.
(c) Shatov's father.
(d) Verkhovensky's son.

2. Who is Kirilov?
(a) A local official and former political prisoner.
(b) A friend of Shatov's and Mrs. Stavrogin's neighbor.
(c) A political agitator from Moscow.
(d) A friend of Peter Verkhovensky and Nicholas Stavrogin's.

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

4. Where is The Possessed set?
(a) In St. Petersburg.
(b) In Moscow.
(c) In Novgorod.
(d) In the Russian provinces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Virginsky?

2. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

3. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?

5. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?

(see the answer key)

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