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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. Where is The Possessed set?
(a) In the Russian provinces.
(b) In St. Petersburg.
(c) In Novgorod.
(d) In Moscow.

2. What is Julia Lembke's hope for the children?
(a) She hopes to rehabilitate them.
(b) She hopes they succeed in their anarchistic plans.
(c) She hopes they are punished for their violence.
(d) She hopes they are rewarded for their devotion.

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?
(a) His father's return.
(b) His son's debts.
(c) His wife's pregnancy.
(d) Marriage to Dasha.

4. Who acts as Gaganov's second in the duel?
(a) Shatov.
(b) Mr. Drozdov.
(c) Mr. Lemke.
(d) Liputin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What last-minute effort does Stavrogin make to avert the duel?

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

3. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?

4. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?

5. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?

(see the answer key)

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