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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?
(a) The Sistine Madonna.
(b) Renaissance cathedrals.
(c) Spirituality in modern life.
(d) Modern agricultural techniques.

2. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?
(a) Nicholas owed Lebyatkin money from gambling.
(b) Leybatkin introduced Nicholas to Dasha.
(c) They were in the military together.
(d) It is not clear what their relationship was.

3. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?
(a) They would be sent to Siberia.
(b) They would be sacrificed for the country in war.
(c) They would work for the candidate who won.
(d) They would be rewarded with status in the church.

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

5. What does Stavrogin do when it is his turn to shoot?
(a) Hits Gaganov's finger.
(b) Shoots in the air.
(c) Aims for Gaganov's heart but misses.
(d) Shoots Gaganov in the eye.

6. 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 declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.
(d) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.

7. How has Shatov prepared to defend himself against Stavrogin?
(a) He bought a revolver.
(b) He hired bodyguards.
(c) He prayed.
(d) He hid himself.

8. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?
(a) He thought she was an angel.
(b) He took no notice of her.
(c) He thought she was corrupt but beautiful.
(d) He fell in love with her.

9. What do we learn from Stavrogin's confrontation with Shatov?
(a) That Mary Lebyatkin is Stavrogin's sister.
(b) That Shatov is married to Lary Lebyatkin.
(c) That Mary Lebyatkin is Stavrogin's half-sister.
(d) That Stavrogin is married to Mary Lebyatkin.

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

11. When does Part II, Chapter 3 begin?
(a) A week after the confrontation at Mrs. Stavrogin's house.
(b) The day of the uprising.
(c) The day after the duel between Stavrogin and Gaganov.
(d) The day of the duel between Stavrogin and Gaganov.

12. What does Mrs. Stavrogin want to find out at the beginning of Chapter 5?
(a) She wants to know when her son is coming back home.
(b) She wants to know what Shatov knows about Lebyatkin.
(c) She wants to know whether her son's name has been sullied.
(d) She wants to know who she can borrow money from.

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

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

15. What weapons do Stavrogin and Gaganov use for the duel?
(a) Pistols.
(b) Sabres.
(c) Rifles.
(d) Swords.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

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

3. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

4. What injury is inflicted during the duel?

5. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

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