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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1 Ch. VI - X.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is General Yephanchin's initial response to the Prince's request for help?
(a) He immediately offers the Prince temporary room and board.
(b) He says at first that he can't help the Prince.
(c) He immediately offers the Prince room and board for as long as he needs it.
(d) He immediately offers the Prince a job.

2. How does Madame Yephanchin react to Myshkin?
(a) She likes him immediately.
(b) She dislikes him immediately.
(c) She is annoyed by him.
(d) She distrusts him on sight.

3. Who is Prince Myshkin traveling to meet?
(a) Rogozhin.
(b) Lebedev.
(c) Nastassya Flippovna.
(d) Madame Yephanchin.

4. In what country was the hospital located where Prince Myshkin stayed?
(a) Austria.
(b) Belgium.
(c) Germany.
(d) Switzerland.

5. What state is Rogozhin in when he visits Ganja's house on Myshkin's first night there?
(a) He is injured and in need of a doctor.
(b) He is exhausted and falling asleep.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) He is crying uncontrollably.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the visitor mistake Myshkin for?

2. When the Yephachin women ask what Myshkin thinks of them, who does he avoid commenting on?

3. How did the General's wife react to his gift to Nastassya Filoppovna?

4. How did General Yephanchin make his reputation and fortune?

5. Who is at the door at Ganja's home, when Myshkin answers it?

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