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

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

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

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

5. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?
(a) With Peter Verkhovensky.
(b) In their family's estate.
(c) With Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) On the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Chapter 5 begin?

2. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?

3. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

4. Who is Lisa Tushin?

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

(see the answer key)

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