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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What is Golyadkin’s feeling about the money in his wallet?
(a) He is sad because it is already spent.
(b) He despairs that it won’t be enough.
(c) He is apprehensive about what to spend it on.
(d) He is delighted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Dostoevsky describe Golyadkin’s appearance?

3. How long has Golyadkin reserved a carriage for?

4. Whom does Golyadkin say he complimented recently?

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

(see the answer key)

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