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

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

3. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?
(a) In their family's estate.
(b) With Mrs. Stavrogin.
(c) On the streets.
(d) With Peter Verkhovensky.

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

5. What is Peter planning throughout Part II of The Possessed?
(a) To leave for Moscow.
(b) To kill Shatov and Liputin.
(c) Marry Mary Lebyatkin.
(d) An uprising.

Short Answer Questions

1. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?

2. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

3. How many paces separate the two duelists?

4. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?

5. What does Stepan think about marriage?

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