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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. What does Razumkhin ask his friend?
(a) If he is unhappy
(b) If he is in love with Sonia
(c) If he has gone mad
(d) If he murdered the old lady

2. Why is Sonia disturbed by Raskolnikev's attitude?
(a) It is rude
(b) It is morbid
(c) It is cheeky
(d) It is insincere

3. What does Dunya say Raskolnikev's willingness to face suffering is a sign of?
(a) Arrogance
(b) Pride
(c) Intelligence
(d) Selfishness

4. Who visits Raskolnikov in this chapter?
(a) Svidrigaylov
(b) Porfiry
(c) Dunya
(d) Razumikhin

5. What does Luzhin skip the funeral to do?
(a) Grab a pizza
(b) Count his money
(c) Plan how to go get back at Raskonikov
(d) See Dunya

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Raskolnikov when he finally tries to confess to Sonia?

2. Why does Raskolnikov threaten to kill Svidrigaylov?

3. What is Porfiry not satisfied with?

4. Who is Svidrigaylov secretly visiting?

5. Who interrupts the funeral dinner?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think Luzhin sets up Sonia?

2. Why do you think Mrs. Marmaladov loses control?

3. In the epilogue how does Dostoevsky distance the reader from Raskolnikov?

4. Why do you think Luzhin is so angry at Raskolnikov?

5. In what ways are Svidrigaylov and Raskolnikov similar?

6. Do you think Raskolnikov has finally accepted his guilt?

7. What does chapter two show about Sonia's upbringing?

8. How does Dostoevsky still create suspense even as he winds down his story?

9. What do you think Dunya represented to Svidgaylov?

10. How does Luzhin use his wealth?

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