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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Chapter 3, The End of a Love Affair and Chapter 4, The Last Decision.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 novelist before he became a lawyer.
(d) He was a soldier before entering the government.

2. Why does Nicholas treat Miss Lebyatkin so well?
(a) Mrs. Stavrogin says it was because her son was rebellious.
(b) Nicholas says it was because he was in love.
(c) Peter says it was because of the 'demon of irony' in him.
(d) Captain Lebyatkin says it was because Nicholas is sentimental and stupid.

3. How does Stavrogin respond to Kirilov's belief?
(a) He is convinced and converted to Kirilov's views.
(b) He condescends to Kirilov, and treats him like a child.
(c) He debates Kirilov at length, because he things his belief is missing key points.
(d) He is ironic and disbelieving.

4. Who takes the stage after Stepan Verkhovensky?
(a) Julia Lembke.
(b) Stavrogin.
(c) Liputin.
(d) A mad professor.

5. Whom does Stavrogin defend from Peter?
(a) Captain Leybatkin.
(b) Shatov.
(c) Virginsky.
(d) Fedka.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Peter intent on killing Shatov?

2. What consequence does Stavrogin suffer after he is punched in the face?

3. How are Mrs. Stavrogin's views changing as time goes on?

4. Why do the townspeople think the Lebyatkins were killed?

5. Whose influence has Mr. Lembke come under?

(see the answer key)

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