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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. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) One.
(d) Zero.

2. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to lend her money.
(b) She wants him to join a business venture.
(c) She wants him to find her a husband.
(d) She wants him to write a letter to her son.

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

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

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?
(a) He is an informant working with the government to clamp down on dissenters.
(b) He is afraid of the government, but likes to be seen as liberal.
(c) He is rebellious and frequently in trouble with the law.
(d) He does not let politics interfere with his art.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nicholas Stavrogin like as a military officer?

3. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

4. How does Chapter 5 begin?

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

(see the answer key)

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