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

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

3. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?
(a) He believes that the students protestors are going to overthrow the government.
(b) He believes that man is eternally confounded by a split in his nature.
(c) He believes that a man-god will preach happiness.
(d) He believes that man can only be known by his actions, not by his spirit.

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

5. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?
(a) The insults she receives from the local elite.
(b) The jokes the local writers make at her expense.
(c) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.
(d) Her ignorance of all diplomatic matters.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event results in an investigation that discovers radical literature?

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

3. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?

4. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?

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

(see the answer key)

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