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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does the writer give for his behavior at work?
(a) He is superior to the others.
(b) Out of spite.
(c) He is a coward.
(d) That is how educated men act.

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

3. In Part 2, a number of event happen to the writer, including going to a dinner party with old friends and meeting a prostitute. How does the writer feel about the events that happen that day?
(a) They just happen.
(b) They have not yet happened.
(c) It is only a dream.
(d) They happen in the past.

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

5. What does the writer tell Apollon will happen if he does not appease his request?
(a) The visitor will leave.
(b) He will be fired.
(c) The writer would understand.
(d) The writer will be unhappy.

6. 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) Get back to work.
(c) Find love for himself.
(d) Save his reputation with Zverkov and Simonov.

7. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 4, the writer arrives early to a dinner party. What time is the dinner scheduled to begin?
(a) 5:00 pm.
(b) 5:30 pm.
(c) 6:00 pm.
(d) 6:30 pm.

8. How does the writer feel about the time of his arrival at the dinner party?
(a) Ashamed.
(b) Appalled.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Happy.

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

10. How does the writer feel after leaving Liza?
(a) Saddened.
(b) Exhausted.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Pity.

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

12. What does the writer do during the toast to Zverkov?
(a) Smashes his glass.
(b) Shouts "Hurrah!" with the the others.
(c) Drinks before the toast is completed.
(d) Nothing.

13. Who comes to the writer's home that causes these feelings?
(a) Zverkov.
(b) Apollon.
(c) Simonov.
(d) Liza.

14. Despite what the writer wants to do during the dinner, what does he do?
(a) Begins an argument.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Enjoys the conversation.
(d) Stays.

15. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?
(a) Happy.
(b) Offended.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Proud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the writer say about those in other countries with regard to romanticism?

2. What does the writer say about Russian romantics?

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

4. What contrasting feelings does the writer have toward Liza after his breakdown?

5. Why is the writer often dissatisfied with himself?

(see the answer keys)

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