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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. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) He wanted to help Peter's friends.
(b) He was impressed by his opulence.
(c) He found his poverty heartbreaking.
(d) He found his buffoonish behavior amusing.

2. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?
(a) Visiting dignitaries.
(b) The local elite.
(c) The local youth.
(d) Local writers and artists.

3. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because he stole from another officer.
(b) Because of his gambling debts.
(c) Because he fought a duel.
(d) Because of insubordination.

4. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?
(a) Dasha and the Drozdovs.
(b) Nicholas and Dasha.
(c) Lisa Tushin.
(d) Verkhovensky.

5. What does Mrs. Stavrogin ask her son when he arrives?
(a) Whether he has fought a duel.
(b) Whether he is married to Mary Lebyatkin.
(c) Whether he is leaving her all alone.
(d) Whether he has any new gambling debts.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Nicholas visit in Part II, Chapter 2?

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

3. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?

4. Who arrives when Peter has just finished relating the story of Nicholas' devotion to Miss Lebyatkin?

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

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