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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Golyadkin Junior described at dinner?
(a) As timid.
(b) As jovial.
(c) As ravenous.
(d) As comfortable.

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

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

4. Which of the following best characterizes Golyadkin’s entrance to the party?
(a) Bumbling.
(b) Sly.
(c) Graceful.
(d) Dashing.

5. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?
(a) Director.
(b) Copyist.
(c) Titular counselor.
(d) Clerk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What power does Golyadkin say he has?

2. How long has Golyadkin reserved a carriage for?

3. What troubles Golyadkin in the middle of his shopping trip?

4. Which aspect of Golyadkin Junior’s personality does Golyadkin despise?

5. How does Golyadkin Junior harass Golyadkin at the coffee shop?

(see the answer key)

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