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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapter 5, The Wise Serpent.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Nicholas' first impression of Mary Lebyatkin?
(a) He fell in love with her.
(b) He thought she was corrupt but beautiful.
(c) He thought she was an angel.
(d) He took no notice of her.

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

3. Whom does Mrs. Stavrogin invite into the conversation that starts Chapter 5?
(a) Lisa Tushin.
(b) Dasha and the Drozdovs.
(c) Nicholas and Dasha.
(d) Verkhovensky.

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

5. Who else arrives in Chapter 5 and takes part in Mrs. Stavrogin's conversation?
(a) Mary Lebyatkin and Mrs. Drozdov.
(b) Stepan Verkhovensky and Lisa Tushin.
(c) Peter Verkhovensky and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) Shatov and Liputin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Lebyatkin live with?

2. Who is Virginsky?

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

4. Who is on his way to visit at the end of the second chapter?

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

(see the answer key)

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