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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What theory does Golyadkin advance to Anton Antonovich?
(a) That he knows the secret of Golyadkin Junior’s appearance.
(b) That many people wear masks today.
(c) That masks are hazardous to the social welfare.
(d) That he knows what masks are for.

3. What does Golyadkin lose on his way home from the banquet?
(a) His coat.
(b) His way.
(c) His money.
(d) His galoshes.

4. What happens when Golyadkin offers Klara Olsufyevna his hand?
(a) She wipes her hand with a handkerchief.
(b) She takes it, but everyone separates them.
(c) She refuses to take it.
(d) She dances with him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Petrushka tell Golyadkin in the morning after Golyadkin had spent the night with Golyadkin Junior?

2. What spurs Golyadkin to turn and leave after his conversation with Andrey Filippovich?

3. What does Golyadkin tell his double in a letter?

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

5. What capacity does Golyadkin lose after meeting his double?

(see the answer key)

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