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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 is Peter Verkhovensky concerned about when he rushes out of Virginsky's house?
(a) Getting his manuscript to the press in time for printing.
(b) A raid that is planned for his house.
(c) An arrest warrant that has been issued for him.
(d) A letter that might expose the group.

2. Shatov is happy to see his wife in spite of what?
(a) Her disdain for him.
(b) Her poverty.
(c) Her illness.
(d) Her infidelity.

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

4. Who arrives when Peter has just finished relating the story of Nicholas' devotion to Miss Lebyatkin?
(a) Shatov.
(b) Mary Lebyatkin.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin.

5. What led to the release of the demons in Russia in the nineteenth century?
(a) The publication of Darwin's Origin of Species.
(b) The invention of the railroad.
(c) The invention of the printing press.
(d) Convulsions associated with modernization.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stepan ask Liputin about at their meeting?

2. Which revolutionary dissociates himself from murder as a strategy?

3. What do we find out about Dasha after the duel?

4. How are Mrs. Stavrogin's views changing as time goes on?

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

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