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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 1, Night and Chapter 2, Night Continued.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Shatov?
(a) A local official.
(b) A former student of Verkhovensky's.
(c) A banker from Moscow.
(d) A local doctor.

2. What belief does Kirilov profess to Stavrogin?
(a) He believes that the students protestors are going to overthrow the government.
(b) He believes that man can only be known by his actions, not by his spirit.
(c) He believes that a man-god will preach happiness.
(d) He believes that man is eternally confounded by a split in his nature.

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

4. Where is The Possessed set?
(a) In St. Petersburg.
(b) In the Russian provinces.
(c) In Moscow.
(d) In Novgorod.

5. What does Lebyatkin ask Lisa in a letter?
(a) He asks her to send the money she owes him.
(b) He asks her to marry him.
(c) He asks her for money.
(d) He asks her to work for him in his house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Verkhovensky's status in Moscow and St. Petersburg society?

2. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?

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

4. What is Peter planning throughout Part II of The Possessed?

5. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?

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