1. Explain how the discussion of sex in section VI (59-67) is a response to the view of sex presented in Chernyshevsky's What Is to Be Done? (99-117) (20 points)
 
 
 
 

2. Comment on the underground man's view of prostitution. (Section VII, 67-70) (20 points)
 
 
 
 
 

3. Why did Dostoevsky have a medical student write Lisa a love letter? (Section VII, p. 72) (20 points)
 
 
 
 
 

4. Why did Dostoevsky present the relationship of the underground man and his servant Apollon in such detail? (Section VIII, 74-80)  (20 points)
 
 
 
 

5. What is the answer to the underground man's question, "Was it possible that I envied her?" (Section IX, p. 85) Briefly explain your answer. (20 points)
 
 
 
 

Bonus: Part of the underground man's character is the need to feel superior to those around him.  In your experience, is this a common human characteristic? If you can, without getting too personal, give two examples, one involving a specific person, the other involving a group (racial, religious, etc.)   (20 points; You can also use the back of this sheet.)