Part III - Chapter II Quiz — Crime and Punishment

Why is Razumihin ashamed when he wakes up at the beginning of Part III, Chapter II?

• He forgot to bring medicine for Raskolnikov as Zossimov requested
• He drunkenly insulted Luzhin out of jealousy and behaved boorishly toward Dunya
• He accidentally revealed Raskolnikov's connection to the murders
• He borrowed money from the women and spent it on alcohol instead

What physical action does Razumihin take out of frustration with himself?

• He throws his clothes out the window in disgust at his appearance
• He breaks a mirror after seeing his disheveled reflection
• He slams his fist on the kitchen stove, hurting his hand and dislodging a brick
• He tears up a letter he had written to Dunya the night before

Why does Razumihin deliberately refuse to shave before visiting the women?

• He wants to appear rough and unapproachable to discourage their friendliness
• He is afraid they would think he groomed himself on purpose to impress Dunya
• His landlady's razors are too dull and would cut his face badly
• Zossimov advised him that a clean-shaven appearance might alarm Raskolnikov

How does Razumihin characterize Raskolnikov when speaking to his mother and sister?

• As a generous young man whose illness has made him temporarily withdrawn
• As morose, proud, and haughty, alternating between two characters—noble yet cold
• As a brilliant student who simply needs better nutrition and rest
• As dangerously violent and increasingly unstable since arriving in Petersburg

What does Luzhin's letter demand regarding the upcoming evening meeting?

• That the meeting take place at his own lodgings for greater privacy
• That Razumihin serve as a mediator between him and the family
• That Raskolnikov not be present, or else Luzhin will leave immediately
• That Dunya come alone without her mother to discuss financial arrangements

What insinuation does Luzhin make about Raskolnikov in his letter?

• That Raskolnikov has been gambling away his mother's money at card games
• That Raskolnikov is planning to elope with a young woman from the university
• That Raskolnikov gave twenty-five roubles to a woman of notorious behaviour
• That Raskolnikov has been secretly meeting with known political radicals

What is Dunya's response to Luzhin's demand that Raskolnikov be excluded from the meeting?

• She agrees reluctantly, hoping to avoid a confrontation between the men
• She insists Raskolnikov must attend, directly opposing Luzhin's ultimatum
• She suggests postponing the meeting until Raskolnikov has fully recovered
• She proposes meeting Luzhin separately before Raskolnikov arrives

What symbolic detail does Razumihin notice about Dunya's gold watch?

• It has stopped working, suggesting her relationship with Luzhin has stalled
• It is a family heirloom that reminds her of better days before poverty struck
• It looks "entirely out of keeping" with her poor dress, a gift from Luzhin
• She hides it quickly when she notices Razumihin looking at it

Which of these events actually happened in this chapter?

In context, what does Razumihin mean when he calls himself a "sloven"?

• A person who is habitually untidy and careless about appearance
• A person who drinks excessively and loses control in public
• A person who speaks carelessly and insults others without thinking
• A person who lacks education and social refinement

What does it mean when Pulcheria Alexandrovna is described as "slightly piqued"?

• She is feeling physically unwell and needs to sit down immediately
• She is mildly irritated, her pride slightly wounded by the conversation
• She is deeply frightened by what Razumihin has told her about Rodya
• She is pleasantly surprised and curious to learn more details

What is a "samovar" as mentioned when Zossimov describes his morning at Praskovya Pavlovna's?

• A traditional Russian fur-lined overcoat worn in winter months
• A decorative icon or religious painting hung in Russian homes
• A large metal container used in Russia for heating water for tea
• A type of bread served with breakfast in Russian households