Trial
Character Reactions after the trial
After the trial...
Siberia
Miscellaneous
100

Who has stories to defend Raskolnikov at his trial?

Razumihin

100

Razumihin's reaction

Still defends Raskolnikov; tells stories about how he saved children and kept a fellow student alive

100

How long is Raskolnikov sentenced for?

8 years
100

What does Raskolnikov find in his soup?

Beetles

100

Who does Ilya Petrovitch detest?

Zametov

200

What is Raskolnikov sentenced to?

Penal servitude in the second class

200

Pulcheria's reaction

Becomes ill over Raskolnikov's sentence; talks about how proud she is of Raskolnikov in her delirium

200

What happens to Raskolnikov's mother?

She dies from disease (brain fever) and sadness at the loss of her Rodya

200

What makes Raskolnikov ill?

His wounded pride

200

How old will Raskolnikov be when he gets out of prison?

32

300

Who gives false evidence during the trial and why?

Nikolay because he still fanatically believes in suffering for others

300

Dounia's reaction

While sad, has come to terms with her brother's sentence; cares for her mother

300

How is Raskolnikov affected by the loss of his mother?

He's not greatly affected by it, at least not outwardly, and seems wrapped up in himself

300

How does Sonia make a living in Siberia?

As a seamstress because she is one of the only people who knows how to sew

300

Who is invited to Dounia and Razumihin's wedding?

Porfiry Petrovitch and Zossimov

400

On what grounds was Raskolnikov defended during the trial?

It was argued that he committed the murders while temporarily insane

400

Sonia's reaction

Follows Raskolnikov to Siberia; goes to see him every month and writes updates to Dounia and Razumihin

400

Where does Razumihin go and why?

He returns to the university and hopes to get his degree in order to eventually settle in Siberia

400

How is Raskolnikov treated by his fellow prisoners?

With contempt, as he isolates himself from them and is always in a foul mood

400

What do Dounia and Razumihin plan to do relating to Raskolnikov?

Save up enough money to move to Siberia in 3-4 years

500

How much money was in the purse (must be the exact amount)?

Three hundred and seventeen roubles and sixty copecks

500

Raskolnikov's reaction

Doesn't care much about his sentencing, sees it as befitting his crime

500

What is the reason why Raskolnikov thinks he deserves punishment?

Because "He had been unsuccessful in his crime and had confessed it"

500

Can Raskolnikov repent for his crime?

He cannot bring himself to do it fully as he still feels the killing was justified

500

What does the asterisk on page 522 tell us? 

That Dostoevsky forgets that Raskolnikov is confessing at sunset not at sunrise

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