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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 3, The Duel and Chapter 4, All Agog.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Lisa approach Shatov?
(a) She wants him to lend her money.
(b) She wants him to find her a husband.
(c) She wants him to write a letter to her son.
(d) She wants him to join a business venture.

2. Who is Kirilov?
(a) A political agitator from Moscow.
(b) A friend of Shatov's and Mrs. Stavrogin's neighbor.
(c) A friend of Peter Verkhovensky and Nicholas Stavrogin's.
(d) A local official and former political prisoner.

3. How does Nicholas Stavrogin answer his mother's question?
(a) He says no.
(b) He answers yes.
(c) He does not answer.
(d) He answers her with a question about her own plans.

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

5. Why does Stavrogin plan to duel Gaganov?
(a) Gaganov had threatened to evict Mrs. Stavrogin from her estate.
(b) Gaganov had been insulting Stavrogin.
(c) Gaganov had threatened to take Mary Lebyatkin away from Stavrogin.
(d) Gaganov's father had been an enemy of Stavrogin's father's.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

2. What does Stepan think about marriage?

3. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?

4. How has Shatov prepared to defend himself against Stavrogin?

5. Who is Shatov?

(see the answer key)

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