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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 Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(b) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.

2. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?
(a) He tells Mrs. Stavrogin lies about his father.
(b) He circulates rumors about Dasha.
(c) He tries to ruin Stavrogin's reputation.
(d) He tries to seduce Dasha himself.

3. Who carries out the raid on Peter's house?
(a) Stavrogin.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Fedka.
(d) Mr. Blum.

4. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.
(b) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(c) He is ashamed of being asked to marry Dasha to hide her past.
(d) He is ashamed of his students' mediocre performance at university.

5. What does Stavrogin believe in?
(a) The right of the aristocrats to rule.
(b) The equality of slaves.
(c) The governing potential of new industries.
(d) The value of ancient farming methods.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

2. With whom does Nicholas Stavrogin leave from his conversation with his mother?

3. Why is Lisa Tushin killed?

4. Who alone knows the purpose of the meeting at Virginsky's house?

5. How has Shatov prepared to defend himself against Stavrogin?

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