View a FREE sample

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

2. What is Kirilov's involvement in Stavrogin's plan?
(a) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to be his second.
(b) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to convey messages to Gaganov's daughter.
(c) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to distract Gaganov.
(d) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to plant incriminating evidence.

3. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?
(a) That Nicholas is dying.
(b) That Nicholas is a radical agitator.
(c) That Nicholas is disreputable.
(d) That Nicholas is mad.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

2. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

3. Who is Virginsky?

4. What is Peter predicting in the time after the confrontation at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

5. How many shots does each duelist get to take?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 321 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample