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Why does Polina give Alexis money when he returns to the household?
What financial prospect occupies the General's household when Alexis returns?
What does Alexis do after his first successful gambling session for Polina?
What arrangement does Polina insist on after Alexis's initial win?
What troubles the General in Chapter 3?
What does Alexis suspect about Mr. Astley's feelings?
What happens to Polina's money during Alexis's next roulette session?
What does Alexis conceal during the argumentative lunch?
How does Polina test Alexis's promise of obedience?
What is the immediate consequence of Alexis's public provocation?
What finally persuades Alexis to abandon another confrontation with the Baron?
What does De Griers offer Alexis if he abandons the dispute?
Who explains why Blanche fears trouble involving the Baron?
Why does the Grandmother's arrival shock the household?
Whom does the Grandmother choose to show her around?
What does the Grandmother insist on visiting after hearing about Alexis's dismissal?
What happens during the Grandmother's first roulette visit?
Why does the Grandmother's wish to keep gambling alarm the General's party?
What does the Grandmother do when she needs more gambling money?
What does the Grandmother do after announcing her return to Moscow?
How does the Grandmother finance her eventual departure?
Whom does Alexis find in his room after seeing the Grandmother onto her train?
What does Polina bring Alexis in Chapter 14?
What does Alexis do after hearing Polina's response to De Griers' letter?
Why does Polina reject Alexis's offer of winnings?
Where does Polina seek refuge after leaving Alexis?
What happens to Alexis's remaining winnings in Paris?
Whom does Blanche marry in Paris?
What does Mr. Astley finally reveal about Polina?
How does Alexis still imagine restoring his life at the end?
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