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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Russia's salvation seems to reside where, in Dostoevsky's opinion?
(a) In the radicals.
(b) In the peasants.
(c) In the Church.
(d) In the monarchy.

2. What does Stavrogin believe in?
(a) The governing potential of new industries.
(b) The equality of slaves.
(c) The right of the aristocrats to rule.
(d) The value of ancient farming methods.

3. How long had Shatov's wife been gone before she returns?
(a) Three days.
(b) Three weeks.
(c) Three months.
(d) Three years.

4. Who had a hand in manipulating Lisa to be with Stavrogin?
(a) Virginsky.
(b) Liputin.
(c) Peter.
(d) Shatov.

5. Why is Peter intent on killing Shatov?
(a) Because Shatov knows too much about his plans.
(b) Out of envy for Stepan's regard for Shatov.
(c) Out of love for Shatov's wife.
(d) From an insult years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lisa overhear of Stavrogin's conversation with Peter?

2. Who is on the stage when Karminazov goes to speak?

3. Which one of these characters is NOT in Peter's secret group?

4. Who chases after Lisa when she leaves Stavrogin's house?

5. How has public opinion shifted on the eve of the fête?

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