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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 jovial.
(b) As timid.
(c) As ravenous.
(d) As comfortable.

2. What is the occasion for the banquet at State Counsellor Berendyev’s house?
(a) State Counsellor Berendyev’s retirement.
(b) Olsufy Ivanovich’s promotion.
(c) Klara Olsufyevna’s engagement.
(d) Klara Olsufyevna’s birthday.

3. What language does most of the discourse at the banquet take place in?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Russian.
(d) Italian.

4. Where does Golyadkin find Petrushka when he looks for him?
(a) In bed.
(b) In the street.
(c) In the courtyard.
(d) In the hall.

5. What blunder does Golyadkin make when he comes into Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) He sits down without being invited to.
(b) He leaves his hat on.
(c) He takes off his hat.
(d) He speaks before he is spoken to.

Short Answer Questions

1. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

2. What does Golyadkin say when he finally catches his double?

3. What does Golyadkin Junior tell Golyadkin he felt toward him?

4. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?

5. What sensation floods through Golyadkin after a night of carousing with Golyadkin Junior?

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