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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Golyadkin wakes up, Dostoevsky says that he discovers he lives in Petersburg, not in some other place: where is that other place?
(a) A hell of sorts.
(b) A faery realm.
(c) a palace.
(d) His hometown.

2. How does Golyadkin speak?
(a) In flowery metaphors.
(b) In roundabout phrases.
(c) In nonsensical gibberish.
(d) Directly.

3. How much money does Golyadkin have in his wallet, which he counts over and over again?
(a) 250 rubles.
(b) 750 rubles.
(c) 50 rubles.
(d) 150 rubles.

4. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?
(a) Delusional.
(b) Serious.
(c) Buffoonish.
(d) Easy-going.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What plot does Golyadkin say is afoot?

2. Who is Andrey Filippovich?

3. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

4. What blunder does Golyadkin make when he comes into Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

5. What is wrong with Petrushka’s livery?

(see the answer key)

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