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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. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Peter Verkhovensky.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Shatov.

2. What imputation does Liputin make about Nicholas Stavrogin in his conversation with Kerkhovensky?
(a) That Nicholas is disreputable.
(b) That Nicholas is dying.
(c) That Nicholas is mad.
(d) That Nicholas is a radical agitator.

3. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?
(a) He is ironic and disbelieving.
(b) He condescends to Kirilov, and treats him like a child.
(c) He debates Kirilov at length, because he things his belief is missing key points.
(d) He is convinced and converted to Kirilov's views.

4. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?
(a) He has lost his reputation.
(b) He doesn't have any money.
(c) Lisa is already married to Mr. Drozdov.
(d) Divorce is still illegal.

5. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?
(a) She sends her Verkhovensky to get her son from prison.
(b) She asks him to marry Dasha.
(c) She asks him to bring her son home.
(d) She asks him to tutor her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?

2. What does Stepan ask Liputin about at their meeting?

3. Whom does Mrs. Lembke befriend?

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

5. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?

(see the answer key)

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