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

2. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?
(a) Publishing a yearly compendium of articles.
(b) Finding a job for her son.
(c) Finding a husband for her and a father for her girls.
(d) Getting herself out of debt so she can buy a cottage.

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

4. What are Verkhovensky's political views?
(a) He is rebellious and frequently in trouble with the law.
(b) He does not let politics interfere with his art.
(c) He is afraid of the government, but likes to be seen as liberal.
(d) He is an informant working with the government to clamp down on dissenters.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?

2. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?

3. What does Stepan think about marriage?

4. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

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

(see the answer key)

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