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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What capacity does Golyadkin lose after meeting his double?
(a) The capacity for reason.
(b) The capacity of speech.
(c) The capacity of sight.
(d) The capacity of self-awareness.

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

3. What does Krestyan Ivanovich tell Golyadkin he has to do?
(a) Follow his prescription.
(b) Travel.
(c) Lead a thoughtful introspective life.
(d) Stay at home and rest.

4. What did Golyadkin expect when he entered the office?
(a) Apologies from Olsufy Ivanovich.
(b) Something bad to happen.
(c) His double to have supplanted him.
(d) To be fired.

5. What does Golyadkin dream about after he speaks to Klara Olsufyevna?
(a) Spreading rumors about her to revenge himself.
(b) Saving her if a chandelier were to fall.
(c) Dying on the spot.
(d) Fighting with Vladimir Semyonovich over her honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following types of phrases does Golyadkin use often?

2. What is Golyadkin’s reaction the first time he sees Golyadkin Junior?

3. What season does The Double take place in?

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

5. How is Golyadkin used to salving his conscience?

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