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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What compels Golyadkin to ring Krestyan Ivanovich’s bell?
(a) He needs to hear Krestyan Ivanovich’s opinion.
(b) He hears footsteps on the stairs.
(c) He is impatient to hear Krestyan Ivanovich’s advice.
(d) He looks at his watch and realizes that he is short on time.

2. What is the manner in which Golyadkin says that Golyadkin Junior has sucked up to people?
(a) Disingenuous.
(b) Unctuous.
(c) Officious.
(d) Wily.

3. How does Golyadkin Junior treat Andrey Filippovich?
(a) With disrespect.
(b) With contempt.
(c) With easy familiarity.
(d) With ingratiating kindness.

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

5. How does the narrator characterize Golyadkin Junior?
(a) As Golyadkin’s shame.
(b) As Golyadkin’s true self.
(c) As Golyadkin’s spirit.
(d) As Golyadkin’s better half.

Short Answer Questions

1. What blunder does Golyadkin make when he comes into Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

2. What claim does Golyadkin Junior make to Golyadkin?

3. What is the tone of this opening chapter?

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

5. Where do Andrey Filippovich and Golyadkin have their conversation?

(see the answer key)

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