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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. Who is on the stage when Karminazov goes to speak?
(a) Shatov.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Stepan Verkhovensky.
(d) Liputin.

2. How does Mrs. Lembke participate in Peter's plans?
(a) She is swindled by Peter out of naivete.
(b) She allows them to proceed unwittingly, through her lack of sense.
(c) She gives him money, out of a sentimental desire to help the poor.
(d) She helps him deliberately, out of resentment of the rich.

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

4. Why is Peter intent on killing Shatov?
(a) Out of envy for Stepan's regard for Shatov.
(b) Because Shatov knows too much about his plans.
(c) From an insult years ago.
(d) Out of love for Shatov's wife.

5. What does Stepan Verkhovensky find in his wanderings?
(a) Honest peasants.
(b) A good woman's love.
(c) Alcoholism and despair.
(d) God.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who takes the stage after Stepan Verkhovensky?

2. How does Chapter 5 begin?

3. What does Stavrogin want Fedka to do?

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

5. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?

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