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 does Mrs. Lembke participate in Peter's plans?
(a) She is swindled by Peter out of naivete.
(b) She helps him deliberately, out of resentment of the rich.
(c) She allows them to proceed unwittingly, through her lack of sense.
(d) She gives him money, out of a sentimental desire to help the poor.

2. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?
(a) He believes that man can only be known by his actions, not by his spirit.
(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 the students protestors are going to overthrow the government.

3. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?
(a) That Verkhovensky is a murderer.
(b) That Stavrogin is a government spy.
(c) That Mr. Lembke is having an affair.
(d) That Mrs. Lembke is an anarchist.

4. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?
(a) Peter Verkhovensky and Captain Lebyatkin.
(b) Shatov and Liputin.
(c) Stepan Verkhovensky and Lisa Tushin.
(d) Mary Lebyatkin and Mrs. Drozdov.

5. What injury is inflicted during the duel?
(a) Stavrogin is wounded on the finger.
(b) No injuries are inflicted.
(c) Gaganov seriously wounds Stavrogin.
(d) Stavrogin kills Gaganov.