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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the literary term for difference between Golyadkin’s description of himself and the narrator’s account of his actions?
(a) Personification.
(b) Imagery.
(c) Synecdoche.
(d) Irony.

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

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. How does Dostoevsky describe Krestyan Ivanovich?
(a) Brisk young man.
(b) Virile middle-aged father.
(c) Healthy older gentleman.
(d) Sallow old chap.

5. What power does Golyadkin say he has?
(a) The power to ruin a certain woman’s reputation.
(b) The power to ruin people with their secrets.
(c) The power to harm people with what he knows.
(d) He says that he is powerless.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amount of money is this?

2. How does Dostoevsky describe Golyadkin’s appearance?

3. What does Golyadkin say when he finally catches his double?

4. How does Golyadkin speak?

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

(see the answer key)

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