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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 5, Before the Fête and Chapter 6, Peter Verkhovensky is Busy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?
(a) He fell in love with her.
(b) He thought she was corrupt but beautiful.
(c) He took no notice of her.
(d) He thought she was an angel.

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

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

4. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because of insubordination.
(b) Because he fought a duel.
(c) Because of his gambling debts.
(d) Because he stole from another officer.

5. Why does Stavrogin plan to duel Gaganov?
(a) Gaganov had threatened to evict Mrs. Stavrogin from her estate.
(b) Gaganov had threatened to take Mary Lebyatkin away from Stavrogin.
(c) Gaganov had been insulting Stavrogin.
(d) Gaganov's father had been an enemy of Stavrogin's father's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?

2. How many paces separate the two duelists?

3. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

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

5. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?

(see the answer key)

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