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. What is Kirilov's involvement in Stavrogin's plan?
(a) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to convey messages to Gaganov's daughter.
(b) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to plant incriminating evidence.
(c) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to be his second.
(d) Stavrogin asks Kirilov to distract Gaganov.

2. 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 jokes the local writers make at her expense.
(d) The degeneration of the youths' behavior.

3. What are the terms under which Stepan departs Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) He can return any time he likes.
(b) She will not give him anything.
(c) She will still pay him an allowance.
(d) She will give him a little money.

4. What is Mr. Lembke's professional background?
(a) He was a lawyer before becoming a politician.
(b) He wrote a novel that was rejected by a magazine.
(c) He was a soldier before entering the government.
(d) He was a novelist before he became a lawyer.

5. What is Stepan's impression of the confrontation that took place at Mrs. Stavrogin's house?
(a) That Peter was out to assassinate people's characters.
(b) That Mrs. Stavrogin had let her son have too much rein.
(c) That Peter had planned it all along.
(d) That Stavrogin needed to be taken down.