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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What troubles Golyadkin in the middle of his shopping trip?
(a) Hot flashes.
(b) Apprehension about the night.
(c) Twinges of conscience.
(d) Memories.

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

3. What sensation does Golyadkin have as he leaves Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That someone has placed a curse on him.
(b) That he has just lost his chance at a promotion.
(c) That he is the victim of a profound misunderstanding.
(d) That everyone is watching him from the windows.

4. What does Golyadkin will happen in time?
(a) Masks will fall from certain faces.
(b) He will find his way home.
(c) His value will be revealed.
(d) He will unveil a damaging secret.

5. What amount of money is this?
(a) A paltry sum.
(b) Enough to furnish a small flat.
(c) Enough to go out for dinner.
(d) A good deal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Krestyan Ivanovich tell Golyadkin he has to do?

2. What disconcerts Golyadkin when he is in the carriage?

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

4. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?

5. How does Golyadkin feel as he approaches Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

(see the answer key)

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