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

2. Why does Lisa want to leave Stavrogin at the beginning of the Part 3, Chapter 3?
(a) Stavrogin confessed to killing Mary.
(b) She wanted to report his murder to the police.
(c) They have begun to quarrel.
(d) Stavrogin told her he didn't love her.

3. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?
(a) He is regaining his reputation after a scandal.
(b) He is highly respected.
(c) He is not respected.
(d) He is ambitious, but not yet recognized.

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

5. Who has been in hiding for the week after the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's?
(a) Liputin.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin and his sister.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(d) Shatov and Nicholas Stavrogin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Lembke's professional background?

2. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?

3. Who will be speaking at Mrs. Lembke's fête?

4. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?

5. Why do the townspeople think the Lebyatkins were killed?

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