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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 3, The End of a Love Affair and Chapter 4, The Last Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the audience respond to Karminazov's reading?
(a) They begin to riot.
(b) They are bored.
(c) They weep at the beauty of it.
(d) They sing Karminazov's praises.

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin react to his demotion?
(a) He works his way back to his rank.
(b) He keeps fighting duels.
(c) He quits the army.
(d) His gambling gets even worse.

3. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?
(a) Miss Lebyatkin.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Lisa Tushin.
(d) Peter Verkhovensky.

4. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?
(a) He refuses the offer of money.
(b) He insults Kirilov and offered to duel with him as well.
(c) He refuses to accept the apology.
(d) He calls off the duel.

5. How many paces separate the two duelists?
(a) 30.
(b) 20
(c) 12.
(d) 24.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?

2. What is Peter Verkhovensky concerned about when he rushes out of Virginsky's house?

3. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?

4. Where do Lisa and the man she meets rush off to after they meet?

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

(see the answer key)

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