Demons (The Possessed) — Fyodor Dostoevsky — Questions and answers

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How did Varvara Petrovna feel about Stepan Trofimovich's latest despair?

Choices

  1. She thought it was very interesting.
  2. She thought it was quite tiresome. ✓
  3. She thought it was very funny.
  4. She thought it was a wonderful story.

Answer: She thought it was quite tiresome.

From page 1

What did Stepan Trofimovich whisper about when Nikolai returned?

Choices

  1. How beautiful the staircase was.
  2. A disease called 'this modern craving for chaos' and 'five-man cells'. ✓
  3. How happy Varvara Petrovna was to see Nikolai.
  4. The delicious food being served.

Answer: A disease called 'this modern craving for chaos' and 'five-man cells'.

From page 2

What did Pyotr Stepanovich promise the young men he gathered?

Choices

  1. A quiet evening of reading books.
  2. A glorious future born from destruction. ✓
  3. A fun game of hide-and-seek.
  4. A delicious feast with many treats.

Answer: A glorious future born from destruction.

From page 3

What important question did Ivan Shatov ask Nikolai Stavrogin?

Choices

  1. "Do you want to play a game with me?"
  2. "Do you still believe that God is necessary for Russia?" ✓
  3. "Have you eaten dinner yet, Nikolai?"
  4. "Do you remember our childhood adventures?"

Answer: "Do you still believe that God is necessary for Russia?"

From page 5

What was Pyotr Stepanovich's chilling plan?

Choices

  1. To have a big picnic in the park.
  2. To silence someone who knew too much. ✓
  3. To tell scary ghost stories to his friends.
  4. To plant many new flowers in the park.

Answer: To silence someone who knew too much.

From page 7

What happened to Ivan Shatov by the pond?

Choices

  1. He went fishing and caught a big fish.
  2. He was ambushed and tied to a heavy stone. ✓
  3. He met Pyotr for a friendly conversation.
  4. He found a hidden treasure chest.

Answer: He was ambushed and tied to a heavy stone.

From page 8

How did Nikolai Vsevolodovich Stavrogin feel in his desolate room?

Choices

  1. He felt very happy and excited.
  2. He felt lonely and filled with silent, suffocating despair. ✓
  3. He felt energetic and ready for an adventure.
  4. He felt hungry for a big and tasty meal.

Answer: He felt lonely and filled with silent, suffocating despair.

From page 9

What did Stepan Trofimovich find just before his peaceful demise?

Choices

  1. A hidden chest full of gold.
  2. A brand new velvet coat.
  3. A profound spiritual awakening. ✓
  4. A delicious home-cooked meal.

Answer: A profound spiritual awakening.

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