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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much does Golyadkin spend during his shopping trip?
(a) 1,500 rubles.
(b) 75 rubles.
(c) 100 rubles.
(d) One and a half rubles.

2. What happens when Golyadkin tries to address Klara Olsufyevna?
(a) He addresses her in the most flattering terms, and she dances with him.
(b) He stammers, cannot ultimately speak, and retreats in shame.
(c) Vladimir Semyonovich cuts him off before he can begin.
(d) He begins well, then stumbles and loses his head.

3. Which of the following types of phrases does Golyadkin use often?
(a) Understatements.
(b) Clichés.
(c) Hyperboles.
(d) Innuendoes.

4. What is the occasion for the banquet at State Counsellor Berendyev’s house?
(a) Klara Olsufyevna’s birthday.
(b) State Counsellor Berendyev’s retirement.
(c) Olsufy Ivanovich’s promotion.
(d) Klara Olsufyevna’s engagement.

5. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?
(a) He realizes that Krestyan Ivanovich had insulted him.
(b) He sees Krestyan Ivanovich watching him from the window.
(c) He realizes that he left his money at Krestyan Ivanovich’s office.
(d) He remembers the actual reason fro his visit.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amount of money is this?

2. What is the third blunder Golyadkin makes in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

3. How does the narrator characterize his account of this story?

4. How does Golyadkin speak?

5. What does Krestyan Ivanovich tell Golyadkin he has to do?

(see the answer key)

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