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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 seamstress.
(c) A woman who had a relationship with Nicholas.
(d) A neighbor of Mrs. Stavrogin's.

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

3. What does Stavrogin do when it is his turn to shoot?
(a) Shoots Gaganov in the eye.
(b) Shoots in the air.
(c) Hits Gaganov's finger.
(d) Aims for Gaganov's heart but misses.

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

5. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?
(a) He is said to be honest and upstanding.
(b) He is said to have killed a man.
(c) He is said to drink and beat his sister.
(d) He is said to gamble and corrupt young women.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Nicholas Stavrogin like as a military officer?

3. What does Stavrogin tell Peter he is planning to do?

4. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?

5. What are Mrs. Lembke's social aspirations?

(see the answer key)

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