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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?
(a) Copyist.
(b) Titular counselor.
(c) Clerk.
(d) Director.

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

4. How is Petrushka’s livery described?
(a) As bizarre.
(b) As dignified.
(c) As handsome.
(d) As outrageous.

5. What is Golyadkin told when he arrives at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That he is not to be received.
(b) That the master is not well.
(c) That he has been expected.
(d) That he has mistaken the date.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s reaction to Petrushka’s livery?

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

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

4. What does Golyadkin leave each of the shopkeepers with?

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

(see the answer key)

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