Crime and Punishment Part 5 Test

Questions and Answers

What is Luzhin's plan to ruin Raskolnikov/Sonia?

Luzhin's plan was to plant 100 roubles on Sonia and then claim that she stole it.

What does Lebeziatnikov represent?

Nihilism

How does Lebeziatnikov's intervention save Sonia?

Lebeziatnikov tells everyone Luzhin is lying, which saves Sonia from going to jail.

Why does Katerina Ivanova spend so much on the funeral?

She wants to show that she still has some refinement and comes from an upper-class family. Signup and view all the answers

How does the party end?

Katerina starts yelling at people for being poor and has a fight with her landlady. Signup and view all the answers

What does Sonia promise if Raskolnikov goes to prison?

She will go with him and stay until he is free. Signup and view all the answers

Raskolnikov says, 'I killed Alyona Ivanovna because she was a ____________.'

Louse Signup and view all the answers

What does Lebeziatnikov tell Sonia?

That Katerina is going crazy and making her kids sing in the streets. Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Katerina Ivanovna think she needs a priest?

She thinks she has no sins. Signup and view all the answers

What does Svidrigailov offer at the end of part 5? What does he reveal to Raskolnikov?

He offers to undertake all arrangements for the funeral and reveals that he knows Raskolnikov killed Alyona the pawnbroker. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Luzhin's Scheme

Luzhin plans to frame Sonia by planting 100 roubles on her, accusing her of theft during Marmeladov's funeral.
His motive is to manipulate Dounia and her mother into rejecting Raskolnikov, aiming to make him appear unreliable.
Lebeziatnikov intervenes at the funeral, publicly exposing Luzhin's deceit which protects Sonia from imprisonment.

Representation of Nihilism

Lebeziatnikov embodies nihilism, reflecting the philosophy that rejects established norms and ideals.

Katerina Ivanovna's Funeral Expenses

Katerina spends lavishly on the funeral to maintain the appearance of refinement and her connections to the upper class.

Tensions at the Party

The funeral party devolves into chaos as Katerina accuses guests of poverty and argues with her landlady.

Sonia's Loyalty to Raskolnikov

Sonia vows that she will accompany Raskolnikov if he is imprisoned and will remain by his side until he is freed.

Raskolnikov’s Justification for Murder

Raskolnikov describes Alyona Ivanovna, the pawnbroker, as a "louse," justifying his crime with contempt for her character.

Katerina's Denial of Sin

Katerina believes she has no sins, despite her abusive behavior towards her children in public.

Lebeziatnikov's Insights

Lebeziatnikov informs Sonia about Katerina's deteriorating mental state, mentioning Katerina's insistence on making her children perform for money on the streets.

Svidrigailov's Offers and Revelations

Svidrigailov proposes to handle the funeral arrangements, including providing for Katerina’s children and securing their future in an orphanage.
He reveals his knowledge of Raskolnikov's guilt in the murder of Alyona, deepening Raskolnikov's turmoil.

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Test your knowledge on Part 5 of Dostoevsky's 'Crime and Punishment' with these flashcards. Delve into the intricate plans of Luzhin and the dynamics between characters like Raskolnikov and Sonia. Perfect for students looking to deepen their understanding of this classic novel.