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

2. What does Dostoevsky say Golyadkin has difficulty with?
(a) Remembering his thoughts.
(b) Choosing his words.
(c) His balance.
(d) His vision.

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

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

5. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?
(a) He realizes that he left his money at Krestyan Ivanovich’s office.
(b) He remembers the actual reason fro his visit.
(c) He sees Krestyan Ivanovich watching him from the window.
(d) He realizes that Krestyan Ivanovich had insulted him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Golyadkin protect himself in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

2. What amount of money is this?

3. What does Golyadkin mean when he says that something is a “Russian proverb”?

4. How does Golyadkin describe himself?

5. Who is Andrey Filippovich?

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