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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s reaction to Petrushka’s livery?
(a) He is apprehensive about whether it will make the right impression.
(b) He hopes that Petrushka can keep from ruining the clothes.
(c) He is well satisfied.
(d) He is mortified by his appearance.

2. What blunder does Golyadkin make when he comes into Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) He leaves his hat on.
(b) He takes off his hat.
(c) He sits down without being invited to.
(d) He speaks before he is spoken to.

3. What power does Golyadkin say he has?
(a) The power to ruin a certain woman’s reputation.
(b) The power to ruin people with their secrets.
(c) He says that he is powerless.
(d) The power to harm people with what he knows.

4. How long has Golyadkin reserved a carriage for?
(a) One one-way trip.
(b) A weekend.
(c) All day.
(d) All morning.

5. What season does The Double take place in?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Autumn.
(d) Spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?

2. What compels Golyadkin to ring Krestyan Ivanovich’s bell?

3. How does Golyadkin describe himself?

4. Who is Andrey Filippovich?

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

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