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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 7, At Virginsky's and Chapter 8, Ivan the Crown-Prince.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Whom does Stavrogin defend from Peter?
(a) Virginsky.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Fedka.
(d) Captain Leybatkin.

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

5. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?
(a) They have become mortal enemies.
(b) They have been estranged.
(c) They have been closer ever since Stepah fled to the provinces.
(d) They have been in touch as Peter traveled.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

2. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?

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

4. What are the terms under which Stepan departs Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

5. What accusation does Mrs. Stavrogin make of Stepan Verkhovensky?

(see the answer key)

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