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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 mortified by his appearance.
(c) He is well satisfied.
(d) He is apprehensive about whether it will make the right impression.

2. Who is Andrey Filippovich?
(a) Golyadkin’s cousin.
(b) Golyadkin’s boss.
(c) Golyadkin’s friend.
(d) Golyadkin’s rival for a woman’ hand.

3. How long does Golyadkin wait in the cold before entering the banquet?
(a) Six hours.
(b) All night.
(c) One hour.
(d) Three hours.

4. How does Golyadkin refer to Olsufy Ivanovich?
(a) As his uncle.
(b) As his good friend.
(c) As his benefactor.
(d) As his tormentor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the tone of this opening chapter?

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

3. What does Golyadkin mean when he says that something is a “Russian proverb”?

4. What kind of look does Golyadkin assume when Golyadkin Junior approaches him for the first time?

5. What reason does the narrator give for his inability to describe the scene at the banquet?

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