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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where do Andrey Filippovich and Golyadkin have their conversation?
(a) In the ballroom.
(b) On the stairs.
(c) In the courtyard.
(d) In the entryway.

3. What spurs Golyadkin to turn and leave after his conversation with Andrey Filippovich?
(a) The cold.
(b) Voices from within.
(c) Footsteps on the stairs.
(d) The arrival of guards.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What is the third blunder Golyadkin makes in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

4. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?

5. How long has Golyadkin reserved a carriage for?

(see the answer key)

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