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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. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to write a letter to her son.
(b) She wants him to join a business venture.
(c) She wants him to lend her money.
(d) She wants him to find her a husband.

2. Whom does Nicholas visit in Part II, Chapter 2?
(a) The local constabulary.
(b) Captain and Miss Lebyatkin.
(c) Shatov and Kirilov.
(d) His mother.

3. Where does Verkhovensky hear that the rumor he heard about Dasha is true?
(a) From Shatov.
(b) From Dasha and Mrs. Stavrogin.
(c) From Lebyatkin.
(d) From Liputin and a friend of Peter's.

4. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?
(a) Shatov and Liputin.
(b) Stepan Verkhovensky and Lisa Tushin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) Mary Lebyatkin and Mrs. Drozdov.

5. What last-minute effort does Stavrogin make to avert the duel?
(a) He threatens to kill Gaganov's entire family.
(b) He apologizes once again.
(c) He offers to leave the country.
(d) He offers even more money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Lisa find after she leaves Stavrogin's?

2. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

3. What weapons do Stavrogin and Gaganov use for the duel?

4. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

5. When Stavrogin catches up with Peter, what does Peter suggest to him?

(see the answer key)

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