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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 Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?
(a) He is a social researcher.
(b) He tutors Mrs. Stavrogin's son.
(c) He is an elected official.
(d) He is a local bureaucrat.

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

3. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) St. Petersburg.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Novgorod.
(d) Minsk.

4. What happens on Stavrogin's third shot?
(a) Stavrogin shoots into the ground at his feet.
(b) Stavrogin kills Gaganov.
(c) Stavrogin hits Gaganov's second by mistake.
(d) Stavrogin shoots closer to Gaganov, but still shoots in the air.

5. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?
(a) He insults Kirilov and offered to duel with him as well.
(b) He calls off the duel.
(c) He refuses the offer of money.
(d) He refuses to accept the apology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

3. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?

4. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?

5. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

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