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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. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?
(a) He tells Mrs. Stavrogin lies about his father.
(b) He tries to ruin Stavrogin's reputation.
(c) He circulates rumors about Dasha.
(d) He tries to seduce Dasha himself.

2. How has Shatov prepared to defend himself against Stavrogin?
(a) He hired bodyguards.
(b) He prayed.
(c) He bought a revolver.
(d) He hid himself.

3. Who punches Nicholas Stavrogin in the face?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin.

4. In whose house is Peter spreading rumors in the days before the fête?
(a) Shatov's.
(b) Lembke's.
(c) Captain Lebyatkin's.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin's.

5. What does Stavrogin want Fedka to do?
(a) Return to prison.
(b) Kill Mary and Captain Lebyatkin.
(c) Start a riot.
(d) Kill Shatov.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?

2. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?

3. What does Stepan ask Liputin about at their meeting?

4. What outrageous act does a local lieutenant commit?

5. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?

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