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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the writer write to Simonov as an excuse for his dinner behavior?
(a) His depression.
(b) It is all a joke.
(c) He does not like the company.
(d) The first glass of wine makes him drunk.

2. Who does the writer wake up next to at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6?
(a) A barmaid.
(b) Liza.
(c) No one.
(d) Zverkov.

3. What do the writer's colleagues think of him?
(a) Stuck-up.
(b) An odd fellow.
(c) Educated.
(d) Quiet.

4. What does the writer give as his reason for visiting Liza?
(a) For revenge.
(b) He is upset.
(c) He is drunk.
(d) To show his power.

5. What human condition does the writer state he cannot express?
(a) Undertanding.
(b) Jealousy
(c) Hate.
(d) Love.

6. What is the purpose of the dinner party?
(a) To visit with the writer, whom the others had not see in years.
(b) One of the firends is going on a journey.
(c) It is a weekly event.
(d) To celebrate the promotion of one of the friends.

7. What is the writer certain Liza will do with a letter she receives?
(a) Send it back.
(b) Preserve it forever.
(c) Throw it away.
(d) Frame it.

8. What type of people does the writer state are the only type to go mad?
(a) Stupid men.
(b) Insipid, bloodless men.
(c) Hateful men.
(d) Romantic men.

9. When the others arrive for the dinner party, Zverkov is in the lead and appears to be in charge. How does he respond when he learns the time of the writer's arrival?
(a) Unapologetic.
(b) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(c) He ignores the writer.
(d) Apologetic.

10. How does the writer feel about the office clerks?
(a) He enjoys their conversations.
(b) He despises them all.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) He never gets to know them.

11. In Part 2, Chapter 4, after the toasts, what does the writer do when he picks up the bottle?
(a) Pours himself a full glass.
(b) Throws the bottle at the wall.
(c) Drinks from the bottle.
(d) Throws the bottle at the others.

12. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 8, upon waking up, what does the writer decide is the most important thing he must do?
(a) See Liza again.
(b) Find love for himself.
(c) Get back to work.
(d) Save his reputation with Zverkov and Simonov.

13. What would the writer have to do to buy a pistol?
(a) Buy them on the black market.
(b) Get a salary advance.
(c) Sell some belongings.
(d) Get to the bank before the duel.

14. How does the writer feel about his dreams in this section?
(a) They are frightening.
(b) They are mysterious.
(c) They are profound.
(d) They are satisfing at the time.

15. What does the writer say happens to women for Liza's profession?
(a) They are happy.
(b) They suceed.
(c) They are honored.
(d) The are beaten.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why would the writer lower his eyes when he comes in contact with the office clerks?

2. What does the writer do during the toast to Zverkov?

3. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?

4. What does the writer state happens to stupid Russian romantics?

5. How old is the writer when he avoids talking to or associating with others?

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