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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. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(c) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.

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

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

4. What does Mrs. Stavrogin want to find out at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) She wants to know who she can borrow money from.
(b) She wants to know whether her son's name has been sullied.
(c) She wants to know when her son is coming back home.
(d) She wants to know what Shatov knows about Lebyatkin.

5. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?
(a) Nicholas owed Lebyatkin money from gambling.
(b) Leybatkin introduced Nicholas to Dasha.
(c) They were in the military together.
(d) It is not clear what their relationship was.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?

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

3. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?

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

5. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?

(see the answer key)

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