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. Who is Kirilov?
(a) A political agitator from Moscow.
(b) A friend of Shatov's and Mrs. Stavrogin's neighbor.
(c) A local official and former political prisoner.
(d) A friend of Peter Verkhovensky and Nicholas Stavrogin's.

2. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?
(a) He tells Verkhovensky that Mrs. Stavrogin had just been diagnosed with a fatal illness.
(b) He tells Verkhovensky that Mrs. Stavrogin had just paid all her son's gambling debts.
(c) He tells Verkhovensky that Mrs. Stavrogin had tried to arrange for Nicholas to marry Dasha.
(d) He tells Verkhovensky that Mrs. Stavrogin asked him if he thought Nicholas was mad.

3. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?
(a) Spirituality in modern life.
(b) Modern agricultural techniques.
(c) The Sistine Madonna.
(d) Renaissance cathedrals.

4. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because of his gambling debts.
(b) Because he fought a duel.
(c) Because of insubordination.
(d) Because he stole from another officer.

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