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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 Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?
(a) He answers yes.
(b) He does not answer.
(c) He answers her with a question about her own plans.
(d) He says no.

2. What is Mr. Lembke's professional background?
(a) He was a novelist before he became a lawyer.
(b) He was a soldier before entering the government.
(c) He was a lawyer before becoming a politician.
(d) He wrote a novel that was rejected by a magazine.

3. Why has Gaganov been insulting Stavrogin?
(a) Gaganov has a temperamental hostility to Stavrogin.
(b) Stavrogin has corrupted Gaganov's sister.
(c) Stavrogin has insulted Gaganov's father years ago.
(d) Stavrogin has seduced Gaganov's wife.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stavrogin plan to duel Gaganov?

2. What does Mrs. Stavrogin want to find out at the beginning of Chapter 5?

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

4. Who acts as Gaganov's second in the duel?

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's relationship with Mrs. Stavrogin?

(see the answer key)

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