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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 2, the writer discusses dreaming. How long does the writer dream in his corner?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 3 hours.
(c) 3 months.
(d) 3 days.

2. How old is the writer when he avoids talking to or associating with others?
(a) 32 years old.
(b) 40 years old.
(c) 24 years old.
(d) 29 years old.

3. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What justification does the writer give for his behavior?

2. How does the writer feel about his schoolmate Zverkov?

3. 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?

4. In Part 2, Chapter 8, who delivers the writer's letter?

5. How does the writer feel about being with Liza in this section?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the writer surprised that Liza does not leave after being lied to and yelled at?

2. In Part 2, Chapter 9, when Liza goes to the writer's apartment, why does he think she becomes embarrassed?

3. How does the writer describe the room he finds himself in after being drunk at the dinner party?

4. The writer seems very indecisive at times. While in the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 1 the writer states that he does not socialize with his co-workers, he later tells the reader that he sometimes tries to make friends with them. Discuss his feelings about this change in attitude toward the co-workers.

5. When the writer goes to visit Anton Antonych, there are other men also visiting. What do the men discuss and how does the writer feel about this conversation?

6. Why does the writer state that in his life he often takes insignificant roles?

7. The writer wakes up after being drunk and finds someone next to him. How does he describe this person?

8. In Part 2, Chapter 1, the writer discusses his feelings about his job. What are these feelings?

9. In Part 2, Chapter 7 the writer is having a conversation with Liza and describes her duties to men. What does he say she must do if he whistles at her?

10. The writer describes some office clerks that repulse him. Discuss these characters.

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