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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) Defending Miss Lebyatkin's reputation.
(b) Plotting to kill Stavrogin.
(c) Spreading rumors about what took place there.
(d) Defending Nicholas Stavrogin's reputation.

4. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(b) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(c) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?

3. What did Nicholas think of Mary Lebyatkin after he got to know her?

4. What rumors is Peter spreading in the days before the fête?

5. How does Chapter 5 begin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Peter tell us about Nicholas Stavrogin's relationship with Miss Lebyatkin?

2. What is Peter planning with regard to Shatov?

3. Why is Stepan's house searched?

4. What stories and events are swirling in the aftermath of the confrontation that ended Part 1?

5. How do we find out whether Peter intentionally circulated rumors about Dasha to instigate his father?

6. How many people end up involved in the conversation between Mrs. Stavrogin and Shatov at the beginning of Chapter 3 in Part I?

7. What objections are raised to murdering Shatov, and who raises them?

8. Where was Shatov's wife, Mary, before she returned to him, and what condition is she in when she returns?

9. What do people have to do to gain admission to the fête, and how are people finding money for the fête?

10. What plans does Peter seem to be making at the end of Part II, Chapter 4?

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