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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

2. Who is Shatov?

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

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