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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. Who is Lisa Tushin?
(a) A schoolmistress in St. Petersburg.
(b) A woman who had a relationship with Nicholas.
(c) A seamstress.
(d) A neighbor of Mrs. Stavrogin's.

2. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?
(a) He has lost his reputation.
(b) Lisa is already married to Mr. Drozdov.
(c) He doesn't have any money.
(d) Divorce is still illegal.

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

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

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. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?

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

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

4. Who arrives when Peter has just finished relating the story of Nicholas' devotion to Miss Lebyatkin?

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

(see the answer key)

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