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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 3, The End of a Love Affair and Chapter 4, The Last Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What would normally happen to youth who behave as these youth are behaving?
(a) They would be rewarded with status in the church.
(b) They would be sent to Siberia.
(c) They would work for the candidate who won.
(d) They would be sacrificed for the country in war.

2. Why do the townspeople think the Lebyatkins were killed?
(a) To free Stavrogin to have his affair with Lisa Tushin.
(b) To avenge their persecution of the aristocrats.
(c) To limit the radicals' liabilities.
(d) To punish them for blackmailing the radical group.

3. What consequence does Stavrogin suffer after he is punched in the face?
(a) He is unconscious for a week.
(b) He has to stay home while the bone sets.
(c) He comes down with an illness.
(d) He needs surgery.

4. What is the real purpose of the gathering at Virginsky's house?
(a) A literary club meeting.
(b) Planning to overthrow the government.
(c) A planning meeting for Mrs. Lembke's fête.
(d) A radical political meeting.

5. How many shots does each duelist get to take?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan Verkhovensky agitated about at the beginning of Chapter 3?

2. What crime is Fedka implicated in?

3. Where is The Possessed set?

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

5. What are Shatov's political views?

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