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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. What do we learn from Stavrogin's confrontation with Shatov?
(a) That Shatov is married to Lary Lebyatkin.
(b) That Mary Lebyatkin is Stavrogin's half-sister.
(c) That Stavrogin is married to Mary Lebyatkin.
(d) That Mary Lebyatkin is Stavrogin's sister.

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

3. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?
(a) On the streets.
(b) With Mrs. Stavrogin.
(c) In their family's estate.
(d) With Peter Verkhovensky.

4. How does the Verkhovensky circle feel about Nicholas Stavrogin?
(a) They are impressed with his wealth.
(b) They are afraid of his temper.
(c) They admire his charisma.
(d) They mock him for his pretentiousness.

5. How does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) With a declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.
(b) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Virginsky and Dasha.
(c) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Lisa, Miss Lebyatkin and Verkhovensky, Shatov, and the narrator.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Nicholas initially take an interest in Captain Lebyatkin?

2. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?

3. What was Captain Lebyatkin's relationship with Nicholas Stavrogin in Moscow?

4. What does Nicholas ask his servant to help him do after Peter leaves?

5. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?

(see the answer key)

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