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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. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(b) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.
(c) Nicholas owed her brother money.
(d) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.

2. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?
(a) From Shatov.
(b) From Liputin and a friend of Peter's.
(c) From Lebyatkin.
(d) From Dasha and Mrs. Stavrogin.

3. What weapons do Stavrogin and Gaganov use for the duel?
(a) Swords.
(b) Sabres.
(c) Rifles.
(d) Pistols.

4. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?
(a) To leave the house without his mother knowing.
(b) To convey his marriage proposal to Mary Lebyatkin.
(c) To pay off some of his debts.
(d) To steal money from his mother.

5. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) Spreading rumors about what took place there.
(b) Plotting to kill Stavrogin.
(c) Defending Miss Lebyatkin's reputation.
(d) Defending Nicholas Stavrogin's reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?

2. When does Part II, Chapter 3 begin?

3. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?

4. What is Mr. Lembke's professional background?

5. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?

(see the answer key)

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