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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapter 5, Before the Fête and Chapter 6, Peter Verkhovensky is Busy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Virginsky?
(a) A professor at the university.
(b) A radical agitator.
(c) A student of Verkhovensky's.
(d) A local official.

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

3. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's relationship with Mrs. Stavrogin?
(a) They are married.
(b) He lives with her.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) They are enemies.

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

5. What has Peter Verkhovensky been doing in the week since the confrontations at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) Plotting to kill Stavrogin.
(b) Spreading rumors about what took place there.
(c) Defending Nicholas Stavrogin's reputation.
(d) Defending Miss Lebyatkin's reputation.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Peter planning throughout Part II of The Possessed?

2. What condition does Mrs. Lembke impose on people who want to come to her party?

3. Who is Liputin?

4. How does Peter plan to instigate his father?

5. What is Stepan Verkhovensky's employment?

(see the answer key)

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