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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. What happened to the money that Nicholas gives to Captain Lebyatkin for Mary?
(a) The Captain spent it on drink.
(b) The Captain got a house for himself and his sister.
(c) The Captain left Mary alone and went to Moscow.
(d) The Captain got Mary the medication she needed.

2. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?
(a) She asks him to marry Dasha.
(b) She asks him to bring her son home.
(c) She sends her Verkhovensky to get her son from prison.
(d) She asks him to tutor her son.

3. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?
(a) Shatov and Liputin.
(b) Stepan Verkhovensky and Lisa Tushin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) Mary Lebyatkin and Mrs. Drozdov.

4. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because of insubordination.
(b) Because he stole from another officer.
(c) Because of his gambling debts.
(d) Because he fought a duel.

5. What is Nicholas Stavrogin like as a military officer?
(a) He is a bully.
(b) He is a brave soldier.
(c) He is a deserter.
(d) He is a respected leader.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?

3. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?

4. What does Stepan think about marriage?

5. Who is Kirilov?

(see the answer key)

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