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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 6, the writer describes the chiming of the clock. What state of mind does he say he is in at that time?
(a) Foggy.
(b) Alert.
(c) Semi-consciousness.
(d) Unconscious.

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

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

4. When the writer goes back to the dinner party after being outside, what does he find?
(a) The others are talking and laughing.
(b) The establishment is closed.
(c) Only Zverkov remains.
(d) The others are gone.

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

6. How does the writer feel about his schoolmate Zverkov?
(a) They do not know each other.
(b) He likes him.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) He loathes him.

7. What does the writer say consumption is?
(a) A normal human condition.
(b) Pure evil.
(c) An illness.
(d) A character flaw.

8. The previous night, the writer gives Liza his address, but by the next day, how does the writer feel about this action?
(a) Guilty.
(b) Worried she may show up at his home.
(c) He anticipates her arrival.
(d) He forgets about giving Liza his address.

9. Near the end of the dinner in Part 2, Chapter 4, during the writer's toast, what does he say he loves?
(a) Philanderers.
(b) Big talk.
(c) Truth.
(d) Word-mongers.

10. In Part 2, Chapter 8, who delivers the writer's letter?
(a) The writer.
(b) Apollon.
(c) Simonov.
(d) Liza.

11. 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) He ignores the writer.
(b) Apologetic.
(c) The writer does not mention the time of his arrival.
(d) Unapologetic.

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

13. 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) Save his reputation with Zverkov and Simonov.
(c) Find love for himself.
(d) See Liza again.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 4, the writer arrives early to a dinner party. What time is the dinner scheduled to begin?

2. What effect does the writer's speech about Liza's life have on Liza?

3. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 9, what is the writer's general feeling?

4. What does the writer say about trying to rationalize situations?

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

(see the answer keys)

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