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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 causes Mrs. Stavrogin to separate with Stepan Verkhovensky?
(a) Stepan's unconscionable behavior.
(b) Stepan's radical views.
(c) Peter's insults.
(d) Peter's antics about Dasha.

2. What is Nicholas Stavrogin like as a military officer?
(a) He is a respected leader.
(b) He is a brave soldier.
(c) He is a bully.
(d) He is a deserter.

3. Whom does Lisa find after she leaves Stavrogin's?
(a) Peter.
(b) Liputin.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Drozdov.

4. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?
(a) He is said to have killed a man.
(b) He is said to be honest and upstanding.
(c) He is said to gamble and corrupt young women.
(d) He is said to drink and beat his sister.

5. Whom does Stavrogin defend from Peter?
(a) Fedka.
(b) Captain Leybatkin.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Virginsky.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gaganov's response to Kirilov?

2. What problem might Stavrogin have with his plan?

3. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?

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

5. Who does Peter allow into the fête?

(see the answer key)

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