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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 on his way to visit at the end of the second chapter?
(a) Verkhovensky's son.
(b) Stavrogin's father.
(c) Verkhovensky's father.
(d) Shatov's father.

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?
(a) He poisoned the man who had killed his father.
(b) Accidentally, when his horse trampled the man.
(c) In a duel.
(d) In self defense, when he was being robbed.

3. Who is Liputin?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin's son's friend.
(b) A local banker.
(c) A liberal official.
(d) A student of Verkhovensky's.

4. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?
(a) Publishing a yearly compendium of articles.
(b) Finding a husband for her and a father for her girls.
(c) Finding a job for her son.
(d) Getting herself out of debt so she can buy a cottage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?

2. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?

3. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?

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

5. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?

(see the answer key)

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