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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golyadkin mean when he says that something is a “Russian proverb”?
(a) It is a folk saying.
(b) It is a silly nothing.
(c) It is a learned bit of wisdom.
(d) It is childish and nonsensical.

2. How does Dostoevsky describe Krestyan Ivanovich?
(a) Virile middle-aged father.
(b) Brisk young man.
(c) Sallow old chap.
(d) Healthy older gentleman.

3. How does the narrator characterize his account of this story?
(a) Salacious.
(b) Contumacious.
(c) Mendacious.
(d) Veracious.

4. What plot does Golyadkin say is afoot?
(a) To murder someone’s reputation.
(b) To imprison Golyadkin.
(c) To catch a murderer.
(d) To murder someone.

5. What tone does Golyadkin take with his younger colleagues?
(a) Cynicism.
(b) Aloofness.
(c) Buffoonery.
(d) Bonhomie.

Short Answer Questions

1. What spurs Golyadkin to turn and leave after his conversation with Andrey Filippovich?

2. What happens when Golyadkin tries to address Klara Olsufyevna?

3. What disconcerts Golyadkin when he is in the carriage?

4. What happens when Golyadkin offers Klara Olsufyevna his hand?

5. What is Golyadkin’s reaction to seeing the clerks?

(see the answer key)

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