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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?
(a) Novgorod.
(b) Moscow.
(c) Minsk.
(d) St. Petersburg.

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

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

5. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?
(a) They are impressed with his wealth.
(b) They admire his charisma.
(c) They are afraid of his temper.
(d) They mock him for his pretentiousness.

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

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

8. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?
(a) She accuses him of stealing from her.
(b) She accuses him of conspiring against the government.
(c) She accuses him of being a dilettante and a fraud.
(d) She accuses him of having seduced Dasha.

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

10. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?
(a) Verkhovensky.
(b) Lisa Tushin.
(c) Nicholas and Dasha.
(d) Dasha and the Drozdovs.

11. Why does Stavrogin plan to duel Gaganov?
(a) Gaganov had threatened to evict Mrs. Stavrogin from her estate.
(b) Gaganov had been insulting Stavrogin.
(c) Gaganov had threatened to take Mary Lebyatkin away from Stavrogin.
(d) Gaganov's father had been an enemy of Stavrogin's father's.

12. What plan does Mrs. Stavrogin make for Verhovensky?
(a) She asks him to bring her son home.
(b) She sends her Verkhovensky to get her son from prison.
(c) She asks him to tutor her son.
(d) She asks him to marry Dasha.

13. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?
(a) He circulates rumors about Dasha.
(b) He tries to ruin Stavrogin's reputation.
(c) He tries to seduce Dasha himself.
(d) He tells Mrs. Stavrogin lies about his father.

14. What are the terms under which Stepan departs Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) She will not give him anything.
(b) She will still pay him an allowance.
(c) He can return any time he likes.
(d) She will give him a little money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lebyatkin live with?

2. What venture does Lisa approach Shatov for help with?

3. Whom does Nicholas visit in Part II, Chapter 2?

4. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?

5. Who is Mr. Lembke?

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