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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. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Zero.
(d) One.

2. In whose house is Peter spreading rumors in the days before the fête?
(a) Lembke's.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin's.
(c) Shatov's.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin's.

3. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?
(a) Lisa Tushin.
(b) Peter Verkhovensky.
(c) Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) Miss Lebyatkin.

4. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?
(a) That Nicholas is mad.
(b) That Nicholas is dying.
(c) That Nicholas is disreputable.
(d) That Nicholas is a radical agitator.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peter planning throughout Part II of The Possessed?

2. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?

3. Who is Virginsky?

4. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?

5. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?

(see the answer key)

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