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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the writer describe the feelings of his visitor in Part 2, Chapter 9?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Embarrassed.
(d) In love.

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 9, the writer begins a speech about why he goes to see Liza. What does the writer say Liza's thought's for his visit are?
(a) To find love.
(b) To take revenge.
(c) To save her.
(d) To redeem himself.

4. What does Liza give the writer just before he leavesher?
(a) A cross.
(b) A flower.
(c) His money back.
(d) A love letter.

5. The day after the dinner party, the writer goes for a walk. At what time does he return home?
(a) 9:00 pm.
(b) 1:00 am.
(c) 2:00 am.
(d) 11:00 pm.

6. Who sits to the left of the writer at the dinner party?
(a) Truboiubov.
(b) Ferichkin.
(c) Zverkov.
(d) Simonov.

7. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he hates?
(a) The unintelligent.
(b) Liars.
(c) Philanderers.
(d) Honesty.

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

9. What is it about the writer's experience with Liza that astonishes him?
(a) His bruteforce.
(b) His pity for her.
(c) His sentimentality.
(d) His love.

10. As the diner conversation begins, how does the writer feel?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Saddened.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Happy,

11. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer has left the dinner and is outside. How does he describe the snow?
(a) Blinding.
(b) Freezing.
(c) Almost warm.
(d) Magnificent.

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

13. What contrasting feelings does the writer have toward Liza after his breakdown?
(a) Detest/love.
(b) Understanding/bewilderment.
(c) Shame/pride.
(d) Fear/comfort.

14. How does the writer feel about being with Liza in this section?
(a) Upset.
(b) Satisfied.
(c) Disgusted.
(d) Happy.

15. What do the writer's dreams sometimes cause him to do?
(a) Seclude himself.
(b) Embrace people.
(c) Fall in love.
(d) Commit crimes.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the writer goes on a tirade about his circumstances, what is Liza's reaction in this section?

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

3. Why does the writer say he hates Liza?

4. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?

5. How does the writer describe Liza's embrace at the end of the book?

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