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Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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**Quiz Question — *Crime and Punishment* by Fyodor Dostoevsky** Who is the examining magistrate that applies psychological pressure on Raskolnikov and suspects him of the murders throughout the novel? - A) Porfiry Petrovich - B) Dmitri Razumikhin - C) Arkady Svidrigailov - D) Alexander Marmeladov **Correct Answer: A) Porfiry Petrovich** *Explanation: Porfiry Petrovich is the clever investigating magistrate who engages Raskolnikov in a series of intense, philosophical discussions. Instead of focusing on physical evidence, he employs psychological tactics to disturb Raskolnikov and skillfully guide him toward a confession.*
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**Quiz Question — *Crime and Punishment* by Fyodor Dostoevsky** What is the name of the pawnbroker that Raskolnikov kills at the start of the novel? A) Sonya Marmeladov B) Alyona Ivanovna C) Dunya Raskolnikova D) Lizaveta Ivanovna **Correct Answer: B) Alyona Ivanovna** *Explanation: Raskolnikov kills Alyona Ivanovna, an elderly pawnbroker, as part of his theory about "extraordinary men," believing he can rationalize the murder for a greater purpose. He also accidentally takes the life of her half-sister, Lizaveta, who shows up unexpectedly during the incident.*
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