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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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) 6:00 pm.
(b) 5:30 pm.
(c) 5:00 pm.
(d) 6:30 pm.

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

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

5. What do the writer's old schoolmates think about him?
(a) A sight for sore eyes.
(b) A friend.
(c) Their competition.
(d) A common housefly.

6. What does the writer say about trying to rationalize situations?
(a) All men rationalize their lives.
(b) It provides accountability.
(c) It is useless.
(d) It is good for the mind.

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

8. 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) Get back to work.
(b) See Liza again.
(c) Find love for himself.
(d) Save his reputation with Zverkov and Simonov.

9. Which of the diners states that he almost got married two days before?
(a) Trudoliubov.
(b) Zverkov.
(c) The writer.
(d) Simonov.

10. How much does the writer owe Simonov in this section?
(a) 10 roubles
(b) 5 roubles.
(c) 6 roubles.
(d) 15 roubles.

11. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 9, what is the writer's general feeling?
(a) Scared.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Happy.

12. After many days pass and Liza does not show up, the writer begins having dreams about her. What is the tone of these dreams?
(a) Hate.
(b) Fright.
(c) Bewilderment.
(d) Love and happiness.

13. What does the writer state happens to stupid Russian romantics?
(a) They degenerate into Germans.
(b) They are not true romantics.
(c) They leave for France.
(d) They died off years ago.

14. Where is Liza from?
(a) France.
(b) Riga.
(c) The writer's hometown.
(d) Germany.

15. What does the writer want from Liza?
(a) For her to disappear.
(b) For her to find an honorable profession.
(c) For her to leave his home.
(d) For her to love him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving his friend's home, how much does the writer pay for a cab ride?

2. What reason does the writer give for his behavior at work?

3. What human condition does the writer state he cannot express?

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

5. What are Apollon's wages?

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