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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 Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(b) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.
(c) He is ashamed of being asked to marry Dasha to hide her past.
(d) He is ashamed of his students' mediocre performance at university.

2. What does Stepan think about marriage?
(a) He thinks it is every man's duty.
(b) He thinks it is an outdated institution.
(c) He thinks it will corrupt him.
(d) He misses being married.

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

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

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?
(a) He is a local bureaucrat.
(b) He tutors Mrs. Stavrogin's son.
(c) He is a social researcher.
(d) He is an elected official.

Short Answer Questions

1. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?

2. Who is Shatov?

3. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?

4. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

5. Where is The Possessed set?

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