View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 8, upon waking up, what does the writer decide is the most important thing he must do?

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

3. In Part 2, Chapter 4, after the toasts, what does the writer do when he picks up the bottle?

4. At what time does the writer arrive at the diner party?

5. What day does Anton allow visitors?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Part 2, Chapter 8, the writer decides to borrow money from his friend Anton Antonych in order to repay Simonov. Why does Anton Antonych so readily lend the money?

2. What is Zverkov's reaction to the writer's complaint about not being informed of the change in time for the dinner party?

3. After the writer has finished his speech to Liza, he turns to leave. Before he goes, she gives him a letter to read. Who was the letter from and what did it say?

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

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

6. Describe the apartment of Anton Antonych.

7. Describe the characteristics of a romantic, according to the writer.

8. What does the writer find when he arrives at the dinner party and how does he feel about it?

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

10. At the end of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer is in the room with the prostitute and glances in the mirror. What does he see and how does he feel about it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Part 1, Chapter 7, the writer discusses the human advantage. He tries to make an argument for doing good as a result of its advantages. However, he finds loopholes in this argument. Discuss the writer's theory on the human advantage and the flaw's noted by the writer.

Essay Topic 2

What character is the writer most like in the book? Provide details supporting your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the tone of the dinner party. Is the writer happy to be there? Is he accepted? Does anything happen to change the tone during the party?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 751 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample