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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. Mrs. Lembke bestows her favors in spite of what?
(a) Her ignorance of all diplomatic matters.
(b) The insults she receives from the local elite.
(c) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.
(d) The jokes the local writers make at her expense.

2. Who is Liputin?
(a) A student of Verkhovensky's.
(b) A liberal official.
(c) A local banker.
(d) Mrs. Stavrogin's son's friend.

3. How does Chapter 5 begin?
(a) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Virginsky and Dasha.
(b) With a declaration of love between Mrs. Stavrogin and Lebyatkin.
(c) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Nicholas Stavrogin and Captain Lebyatkin.
(d) With a confrontation between Mrs. Stavrogin, Lisa, Miss Lebyatkin and Verkhovensky, Shatov, and the narrator.

4. In what way do Virginsky and Shatov resemble one another?
(a) They are both young.
(b) They are both liberals.
(c) They are both conseratives.
(d) They are both artists.

5. What are Shatov's political views?
(a) He is a radical agitator.
(b) He is not invested in politics.
(c) He is a staunch conservative.
(d) He is extremely liberal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

2. What does Peter ask his father in front of the group?

3. Where were Captain Lebyatin and his sister living when Nicholas met them?

4. How does Nicholas Stavrogin kill a man?

5. What are Verkhovensky's political views?

(see the answer key)

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