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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golyadkin insist to Andrey Filippovich when he sees him at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That he has a message for him.
(b) That some misunderstanding has occurred.
(c) That he is the victim of a plot.
(d) That he is here on his own account.

2. How does Golyadkin feel as he approaches Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) Full of dread.
(b) Nauseous.
(c) Filled with good wishes.
(d) Neither dead nor alive.

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

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

5. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s reaction to Petrushka’s livery?
(a) He is well satisfied.
(b) He hopes that Petrushka can keep from ruining the clothes.
(c) He is mortified by his appearance.
(d) He is apprehensive about whether it will make the right impression.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is Golyadkin told when he arrives at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

4. Where do Andrey Filippovich and Golyadkin have their conversation?

5. What compels Golyadkin to ring Krestyan Ivanovich’s bell?

(see the answer key)

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