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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. Who is Nicholas Stavrogin's tutor?
(a) Virginsky.
(b) Liputin.
(c) Shatov.
(d) Verkhovensky.

2. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?
(a) They have been in touch as Peter traveled.
(b) They have been estranged.
(c) They have become mortal enemies.
(d) They have been closer ever since Stepah fled to the provinces.

3. What is Verkhovensky ashamed of?
(a) He is ashamed of being asked to marry Dasha to hide her past.
(b) He is ashamed of his students' mediocre performance at university.
(c) He is ashamed of Mrs. Stavrogin's control over his liberty.
(d) He is ashamed of Dasha's ignorance and lack of good sense.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Nicholas meet Captain Lebyatkin?

2. How many previous marriages has Stepan Verkhovensky had?

3. What does Liputin answer Stepan when Stepan asks him questions at their meeting?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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