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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. Where is The Possessed set?
(a) In the Russian provinces.
(b) In Novgorod.
(c) In St. Petersburg.
(d) In Moscow.

2. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?
(a) He condescends to Kirilov, and treats him like a child.
(b) He is convinced and converted to Kirilov's views.
(c) He is ironic and disbelieving.
(d) He debates Kirilov at length, because he things his belief is missing key points.

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

4. How does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Lisa, Miss Lebyatkin and Verkhovensky, Shatov, and the narrator.
(b) With a declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.
(c) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Virginsky and Dasha.
(d) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.

5. What is Nicholas' relationship with Dasha, according to Liputin?
(a) Nicholas owed her brother money.
(b) Nicholas had redeemed her from prison.
(c) Nicholas seduced her in Moscow.
(d) Nicholas had fought a duel over her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stavrogin tell Peter he is planning to do?

2. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?

3. What is the real purpose of the gathering at Virginsky's house?

4. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?

5. What crime is Fedka implicated in?

(see the answer key)

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