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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 is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?
(a) He is said to be honest and upstanding.
(b) He is said to gamble and corrupt young women.
(c) He is said to drink and beat his sister.
(d) He is said to have killed a man.

2. What is the narrator's response to Stepan Verkhovensky's reaction to the search of Peter's house?
(a) He is determined to bring Peter to justice.
(b) He is worried.
(c) He is intimidated.
(d) He is baffled.

3. Who is Liputin?
(a) A student of Verkhovensky's.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin's son's friend.
(c) A local banker.
(d) A liberal official.

4. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.
(b) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(c) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.

5. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?
(a) He circulates rumors about Dasha.
(b) He tells Mrs. Stavrogin lies about his father.
(c) He tries to seduce Dasha himself.
(d) He tries to ruin Stavrogin's reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?

2. What does Stavrogin want Fedka to do?

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

4. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

5. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

(see the answer key)

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