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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Golyadkin doing when Petrushka finds him?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Talking to friends.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Stealing money.

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

3. What explanation is he given?
(a) That he had caused a scandal.
(b) That he mistook the invitation.
(c) That Olsufy Ivanovich is angry with him.
(d) None.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Golyadkin will happen in time?

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

4. How does Golyadkin describe himself?

5. How does Dostoevsky describe Krestyan Ivanovich?

(see the answer key)

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