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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What compels Golyadkin to ring Krestyan Ivanovich’s bell?
(a) He is impatient to hear Krestyan Ivanovich’s advice.
(b) He looks at his watch and realizes that he is short on time.
(c) He needs to hear Krestyan Ivanovich’s opinion.
(d) He hears footsteps on the stairs.

3. What is the tone of this opening chapter?
(a) Realism.
(b) Surrealism.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Caricature.

4. How do the clerks respond to Golyadkin’s account of himself?
(a) They crack up laughing.
(b) They agree silently.
(c) They debate his choice of words.
(d) They compliment his views.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What amount of money is this?

2. How do the clerks characterize Golyadkin’s appearance?

3. How is Petrushka’s livery described?

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

5. Where does Golyadkin send his carriage away?

(see the answer key)

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