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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. What warning does Stavrogin give to Shatov at the end of their conversation?
(a) He warns him that members of the society might try to kill him.
(b) He warns him that his wife might not come home now.
(c) He warns him that his mother will want him to leave town.
(d) He warns him that he will be implicated in Peter's conspiracy.

2. How many shots does each duelist get to take?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

3. Who alone knows the purpose of the meeting at Virginsky's house?
(a) Liputin.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Virginsky.

4. 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 not respected.
(d) He is regaining his reputation after a scandal.

5. Who is Shatov?
(a) A local doctor.
(b) A former student of Verkhovensky's.
(c) A local official.
(d) A banker from Moscow.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?

2. Who is Liputin?

3. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?

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

5. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?

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