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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many paces separate the two duelists?
(a) 30.
(b) 12.
(c) 20
(d) 24.

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

3. What does Stavrogin tell Peter he is planning to do?
(a) Divorce Mary Lebyatkin.
(b) Start an uprising.
(c) Leave for Paris.
(d) Propose to Lisa Tushin.

4. What are Verkhovensky's political views?
(a) He does not let politics interfere with his art.
(b) He is rebellious and frequently in trouble with the law.
(c) He is afraid of the government, but likes to be seen as liberal.
(d) He is an informant working with the government to clamp down on dissenters.

5. How does Mrs. Lembke participate in Peter's plans?
(a) She is swindled by Peter out of naivete.
(b) She gives him money, out of a sentimental desire to help the poor.
(c) She helps him deliberately, out of resentment of the rich.
(d) She allows them to proceed unwittingly, through her lack of sense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Stepan and Peter Verkhovensky's relationship like?

2. What is Mrs. Stavrogin's feeling about the fête?

3. Which topic is on the schedule of events for the fête?

4. What weapons do Stavrogin and Gaganov use for the duel?

5. What is Captain Lebyatkin's reputation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Shigalyov's new plan of social organization?

2. How would you characterize the opposition between Stepan and Peter?

3. How does Stepan Verhovensky feel about Verkhovensky's marriage to Dasha?

4. How do we find out whether Peter intentionally circulated rumors about Dasha to instigate his father?

5. How does the first chapter of Part I end?

6. What does Mrs. Stavrogin find out about Nicholas' relationship with Mss Lebyatikin?

7. How are Liputin, Shatov and Virginsky described when we meet them?

8. How does Stepan Verkhovensky react to having his house raided?

9. What do people have to do to gain admission to the fête, and how are people finding money for the fête?

10. What stories are in circulation about Dasha's past?

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