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

2. How are Mrs. Stavrogin's views changing as time goes on?
(a) She is becoming more reserved and conservative.
(b) She is becoming more prophetic and visionary.
(c) She is becoming more utilitarian and modern.
(d) She is becoming more fearful and reactionary.

3. How are the youth of the town behaving at the time of the fête?
(a) They are running wild.
(b) They are collecting money for the poor.
(c) They are dutifully enlisting for the military.
(d) They are wildly enthusiastic about the upcoming elections.

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

5. What condition does Mrs. Lembke impose on people who want to come to her party?
(a) Guests must volunteer to subvert the rich.
(b) Guests must read a radical essay by Peter Verkhovensky.
(c) Guests must pledge loyalty to the Czar.
(d) Guests must purchase a subscription to her new literary magazine.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Stavrogin catches up with Peter, what does Peter suggest to him?

2. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?

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

4. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?

5. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

(see the answer key)

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