This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 9, Stepan Verkhovensky is Raided and Chapter 10, Filibusters, A Fateful Morning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kirilov say to Gaganov the morning before the duel?
(a) He threatens to alert the authorities about the duel.
(b) He offers Gaganov money to call off the duel.
(c) He insults Gaganov.
(d) He repeats Stavrogin's apology.

2. How are the youth of the town behaving at the time of the fête?
(a) They are dutifully enlisting for the military.
(b) They are wildly enthusiastic about the upcoming elections.
(c) They are running wild.
(d) They are collecting money for the poor.

3. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?
(a) He is ambitious, but not yet recognized.
(b) He is highly respected.
(c) He is regaining his reputation after a scandal.
(d) He is not respected.

4. What does Lisa Tushin challenge Stavrogin to do?
(a) Murder his mother.
(b) Get Lebyatkin to stop writing her letters.
(c) Murder Mary and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) Divorce Mary Lebyatkin.

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?
(a) He is rebellious and frequently in trouble with the law.
(b) He is afraid of the government, but likes to be seen as liberal.
(c) He does not let politics interfere with his art.
(d) He is an informant working with the government to clamp down on dissenters.