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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Golyadkin say it is sinful to do?
(a) Complain.
(b) Abuse someone’s charity.
(c) Send a guest away.
(d) Mock your host.

3. How is Petrushka’s livery described?
(a) As bizarre.
(b) As outrageous.
(c) As dignified.
(d) As handsome.

4. What season does The Double take place in?
(a) Spring.
(b) Winter.
(c) Summer.
(d) Autumn.

5. How is the event from which Golyadkin is turned away characterized?
(a) As excessive.
(b) As sumptuous.
(c) As spartan.
(d) As hedonistic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Golyadkin upon leaving the banquet?

2. How does Golyadkin refer to Olsufy Ivanovich?

3. Which of the following isn’t Golyadkin good at?

4. What sensation does Golyadkin have as he leaves Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

5. How did Olsufy Ivanovich suffer his disability?

(see the answer key)

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