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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 hopes that Petrushka can keep from ruining the clothes.
(b) He is apprehensive about whether it will make the right impression.
(c) He is well satisfied.
(d) He is mortified by his appearance.

2. How does Golyadkin describe himself?
(a) As a peace-loving man.
(b) As a care-free person.
(c) As a serious thinker.
(d) A miserable wretch.

3. Why does Golyadkin stop to visit Krestyan Ivanovich?
(a) To make a social call.
(b) To get medicine.
(c) To get money.
(d) To confess himself.

4. How is Petrushka’s livery described?
(a) As dignified.
(b) As handsome.
(c) As outrageous.
(d) As bizarre.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot does Golyadkin say is afoot?

2. What is the tone of this opening chapter?

3. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?

4. Whom does Golyadkin say he complimented recently?

5. How much money does Golyadkin have in his wallet, which he counts over and over again?

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