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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Golyadkin doing when Petrushka finds him?
(a) Stealing money.
(b) Talking to friends.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Drinking.

2. Where does Golyadkin find Petrushka when he looks for him?
(a) In the street.
(b) In bed.
(c) In the courtyard.
(d) In the hall.

3. What amount of money is this?
(a) Enough to go out for dinner.
(b) Enough to furnish a small flat.
(c) A paltry sum.
(d) A good deal.

4. What is the third blunder Golyadkin makes in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) He stutters instead of speaking.
(b) He forgets why he came.
(c) He fails to compliment Krestyan Ivanovich.
(d) He makes excuses for himself.

5. What does Krestyan Ivanovich tell Golyadkin he has to do?
(a) Stay at home and rest.
(b) Lead a thoughtful introspective life.
(c) Travel.
(d) Follow his prescription.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dostoevsky describe Golyadkin’s appearance?

2. What plot does Golyadkin say is afoot?

3. How does Dostoevsky describe Krestyan Ivanovich?

4. How does Golyadkin speak?

5. When Golyadkin wakes up, Dostoevsky says that he discovers he lives in Petersburg, not in some other place: where is that other place?

(see the answer key)

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