Question 1

When was Fyodor Dostoevsky born?

Accepted Answer

November 11, 1821

Question 2

What type of man was Dostoevsky's father?

Accepted Answer

Dictatorial

Question 3

When did Dostoevsky's mother die?

Accepted Answer

1837

Question 4

Dostoevsky's first novel (Bednye Lyudi) translates to?

Accepted Answer

Poor Folk

Question 5

In 1849, Dostoevsky was arrested for participating in a cult practice. What was the consequence of his actions?

Accepted Answer

A reprieval and compulsory military service

Question 6

Dostoevsky's following two novels, — ‘The Double’ (1846), ‘Netochka Nezvanova’ (unfinished) hinted at his

Accepted Answer

Psychological depth and philosophical complexity

Question 7

Dostoevsky was religiously affiliated and to a certain religion and sect. Which one was it?

Accepted Answer

Orthodox Christianity

Question 8

After his subsequent release from Siberia and serving as a soldier in the Imperial Tsarist Army, what did he proceed with?

Accepted Answer

Marriage

Question 9

As hinted by his style of writing, what chemical elements are most associated with Dostoevsky?

Accepted Answer

Iron and Sulfur

Question 10

A turning point in Dostoevsky's career was when he published 'Notes from underground'.

Accepted Answer

true

Fyodor Dostoevsky Trivia Quiz

2) What type of man was Dostoevsky's father?