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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. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?
(a) Miss Lebyatkin.
(b) Lisa Tushin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

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

3. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) Peter Verkhovensky.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

4. What does Mrs. Stavrogin ask her son when he arrives?
(a) Whether he has fought a duel.
(b) Whether he has any new gambling debts.
(c) Whether he is married to Mary Lebyatkin.
(d) Whether he is leaving her all alone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is The Possessed set?

2. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?

3. Who is Kirilov?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?

5. What are Shatov's political views?

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