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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 does Kirilov say to Gaganov the morning before the duel?
(a) He threatens to alert the authorities about the duel.
(b) He insults Gaganov.
(c) He repeats Stavrogin's apology.
(d) He offers Gaganov money to call off the duel.

2. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?
(a) Local writers and artists.
(b) The local elite.
(c) Visiting dignitaries.
(d) The local youth.

3. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?
(a) He thought she was a tease.
(b) He thought she was secretly malicious.
(c) He thought she was better than anyone he knew.
(d) He thought she was unredeemably lost.

4. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?
(a) They would be rewarded with status in the church.
(b) They would work for the candidate who won.
(c) They would be sacrificed for the country in war.
(d) They would be sent to Siberia.

5. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to join a business venture.
(b) She wants him to lend her money.
(c) She wants him to write a letter to her son.
(d) She wants him to find her a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lebyatkin live with?

2. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?

3. What consequence does Stavrogin suffer after he is punched in the face?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?

5. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?

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