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

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?
(a) He works his way back to his rank.
(b) He keeps fighting duels.
(c) His gambling gets even worse.
(d) He quits the army.

3. When does Part II, Chapter 3 begin?
(a) The day after the duel between Stavrogin and Gaganov.
(b) A week after the confrontation at Mrs. Stavrogin's house.
(c) The day of the duel between Stavrogin and Gaganov.
(d) The day of the uprising.

4. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?
(a) He believes that a man-god will preach happiness.
(b) He believes that man is eternally confounded by a split in his nature.
(c) He believes that the students protestors are going to overthrow the government.
(d) He believes that man can only be known by his actions, not by his spirit.

5. 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 wrote a novel that was rejected by a magazine.
(d) He was a lawyer before becoming a politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?

2. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?

3. Who is Liputin?

4. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

5. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?

(see the answer key)

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