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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) Her ignorance of all diplomatic matters.
(b) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.
(c) The insults she receives from the local elite.
(d) The jokes the local writers make at her expense.

2. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?
(a) They have been estranged.
(b) They have become mortal enemies.
(c) They have been in touch as Peter traveled.
(d) They have been closer ever since Stepah fled to the provinces.

3. What are Shatov's political views?
(a) He is a staunch conservative.
(b) He is not invested in politics.
(c) He is extremely liberal.
(d) He is a radical agitator.

4. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?
(a) Verkhovensky.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Virginsky.
(d) Liputin.

5. What do we find out about Dasha after the duel?
(a) She loves Stavrogin.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is leaving with Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) She is dying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?

2. Who throws Stepan Verkhovensky out of the conversation?

3. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?

4. What does Mrs. Stavrogin want to find out at the beginning of Chapter 5?

5. What is Peter predicting in the time after the confrontation at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

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