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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Golyadkin before he enters the banquet?
(a) In the back hall entrance stairwell.
(b) In his carriage.
(c) In the entryway.
(d) In the alley.

2. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s reaction to Petrushka’s livery?
(a) He is mortified by his appearance.
(b) He is well satisfied.
(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 is Golyadkin told when he arrives at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That the master is not well.
(b) That he has been expected.
(c) That he is not to be received.
(d) That he has mistaken the date.

4. How does Golyadkin speak?
(a) Directly.
(b) In flowery metaphors.
(c) In roundabout phrases.
(d) In nonsensical gibberish.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Golyadkin go from Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

2. What events are omitted between the end of Chapter 5 and the beginning of Chapter 6?

3. What compels Golyadkin to ring Krestyan Ivanovich’s bell?

4. How is Golyadkin used to salving his conscience?

5. How is Golyadkin Junior’s appearance described when he enters the office?

(see the answer key)

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