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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Julia Lembke's hope for the children?
(a) She hopes they are punished for their violence.
(b) She hopes they succeed in their anarchistic plans.
(c) She hopes to rehabilitate them.
(d) She hopes they are rewarded for their devotion.

2. Where is The Possessed set?
(a) In the Russian provinces.
(b) In Novgorod.
(c) In Moscow.
(d) In St. Petersburg.

3. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?
(a) Whether his father taught Nicholas Stavrogin how to treat women
(b) Whether Dasha was really seduced in Switzerland.
(c) Whether he really intends to get Mrs. Stavrogin's money.
(d) Whether he wants him to save his father from Dasha.

4. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Zero.

5. In whose house is Peter spreading rumors in the days before the fête?
(a) Shatov's.
(b) Captain Lebyatkin's.
(c) Mrs. Stavrogin's.
(d) Lembke's.

6. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?
(a) Publishing a yearly compendium of articles.
(b) Finding a husband for her and a father for her girls.
(c) Finding a job for her son.
(d) Getting herself out of debt so she can buy a cottage.

7. Who is on his way to visit at the end of the second chapter?
(a) Shatov's father.
(b) Verkhovensky's son.
(c) Verkhovensky's father.
(d) Stavrogin's father.

8. What are Mrs. Lembke's social aspirations?
(a) She wants to know Captain and Mary Lebyatkin.
(b) She wants to be accepted in the highest rank of society.
(c) She wants to pass for an ordinary Russian.
(d) She wants to be accepted into Mrs. Stavrogin's society.

9. How many shots does each duelist get to take?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

10. What happens on Stavrogin's third shot?
(a) Stavrogin shoots closer to Gaganov, but still shoots in the air.
(b) Stavrogin kills Gaganov.
(c) Stavrogin hits Gaganov's second by mistake.
(d) Stavrogin shoots into the ground at his feet.

11. Why is Nicholas Stavrogin demoted?
(a) Because he stole from another officer.
(b) Because he fought a duel.
(c) Because of insubordination.
(d) Because of his gambling debts.

12. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Peter Verkhovensky.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

13. Who is Mrs. Lembke hosting in her salon?
(a) The local youth.
(b) Visiting dignitaries.
(c) The local elite.
(d) Local writers and artists.

14. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?
(a) He refuses to accept the apology.
(b) He calls off the duel.
(c) He insults Kirilov and offered to duel with him as well.
(d) He refuses the offer of money.

15. How does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Lisa, Miss Lebyatkin and Verkhovensky, Shatov, and the narrator.
(b) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Virginsky and Dasha.
(c) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) With a declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Lisa Tushin?

3. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?

4. What outrageous act does a local lieutenant commit?

5. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?

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