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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 5, The Wise Serpent.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.
(b) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(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.

3. Who is Lisa Tushin?
(a) A woman who had a relationship with Nicholas.
(b) A seamstress.
(c) A schoolmistress in St. Petersburg.
(d) A neighbor of Mrs. Stavrogin's.

4. In what way do Virginsky and Shatov resemble one another?
(a) They are both young.
(b) They are both artists.
(c) They are both liberals.
(d) They are both conseratives.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the money that Nicholas gives to Captain Lebyatkin for Mary?

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

3. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?

4. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's relationship with Mrs. Stavrogin?

5. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?

(see the answer key)

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