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Who is the character that actually killed Fyodor Pavlovich Karamazov?
ADmitri Karamazov
BIvan Karamazov
CAlyosha Karamazov
DSmerdyakov✓
Rationale
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.
Which character is the oldest of the three Karamazov brothers?
AIvan Karamazov
BDmitri (Mitya) Karamazov✓
CAlexei (Alyosha) Karamazov
DSmerdyakov
Rationale
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.