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The Brothers Karamazov
Fyodor Dostoevsky
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**Quiz Question — *The Brothers Karamazov* by Fyodor Dostoevsky** Who is the character that actually killed Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov? A) Dmitri Karamazov B) Ivan Karamazov C) Alyosha Karamazov D) Smerdyakov **Correct Answer: D) Smerdyakov** *Explanation: While Dmitri is put on trial and found guilty of murdering their father, Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov, it is ultimately revealed that Smerdyakov — Fyodor's illegitimate son who works as a servant — is the true killer. His actions were influenced by Ivan's philosophical views on morality, suggesting that anything is permissible if God does not exist.*
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**Quiz Question — *The Brothers Karamazov* by Fyodor Dostoevsky** Which character is the oldest of the three Karamazov brothers? A) Ivan Karamazov B) Dmitri (Mitya) Karamazov C) Alexei (Alyosha) Karamazov D) Smerdyakov **Correct Answer: B) Dmitri (Mitya) Karamazov** *Explanation: Dmitri is the oldest of the three legitimate Karamazov brothers. Ivan comes next, while Alexei (Alyosha) is the youngest. Smerdyakov, being the illegitimate son of Fyodor Karamazov, is not included among the three brothers mentioned in the title.*
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