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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Golyadkin feel as he approaches Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) Filled with good wishes.
(b) Nauseous.
(c) Neither dead nor alive.
(d) Full of dread.

3. How do the clerks characterize Golyadkin’s appearance?
(a) Dignified like an ambassador.
(b) Pomaded like a fop.
(c) Relaxed as befits a colleague.
(d) Slovenly like a Russian.

4. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?
(a) Easy-going.
(b) Delusional.
(c) Buffoonish.
(d) Serious.

5. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?
(a) He realizes that Krestyan Ivanovich had insulted him.
(b) He realizes that he left his money at Krestyan Ivanovich’s office.
(c) He remembers the actual reason fro his visit.
(d) He sees Krestyan Ivanovich watching him from the window.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Golyadkin offers Klara Olsufyevna his hand?

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

3. What is wrong with Petrushka’s livery?

4. How does Dostoevsky describe Golyadkin’s appearance?

5. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?

(see the answer key)

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