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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 7, Stepan Verkhovensky's Last Pilgrimage and Chapter 8, Conclusion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?
(a) He answers yes.
(b) He answers her with a question about her own plans.
(c) He says no.
(d) He does not answer.

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

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

5. What does Kirilov say to Gaganov the morning before the duel?
(a) He offers Gaganov money to call off the duel.
(b) He repeats Stavrogin's apology.
(c) He insults Gaganov.
(d) He threatens to alert the authorities about the duel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long had Shatov's wife been gone before she returns?

2. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?

3. What led to the release of the demons in Russia in the nineteenth century?

4. What does Stavrogin look for and not find in the final chapters?

5. For whom are the swine a metaphor in the story of Luke?

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