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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. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?
(a) From Dasha and Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) From Shatov.
(c) From Liputin and a friend of Peter's.
(d) From Lebyatkin.

2. What are Shatov's political views?
(a) He is a radical agitator.
(b) He is extremely liberal.
(c) He is a staunch conservative.
(d) He is not invested in politics.

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

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

5. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.
(b) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(c) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.
(d) Nicholas owed her brother money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

3. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?

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

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

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