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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 3, The Duel and Chapter 4, All Agog.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?
(a) He is convinced and converted to Kirilov's views.
(b) He condescends to Kirilov, and treats him like a child.
(c) He is ironic and disbelieving.
(d) He debates Kirilov at length, because he things his belief is missing key points.

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

3. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?
(a) To leave the house without his mother knowing.
(b) To steal money from his mother.
(c) To pay off some of his debts.
(d) To convey his marriage proposal to Mary Lebyatkin.

4. Whom does Nicholas visit in Part II, Chapter 2?
(a) Captain and Miss Lebyatkin.
(b) His mother.
(c) The local constabulary.
(d) Shatov and Kirilov.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Virginsky?

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

4. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?

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

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