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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the cabbies tell Golyadkin when he asks them to take him to the office in his dream-state?
(a) They have already taken him.
(b) He has to pay for the trip he just took.
(c) They have orders not to take him to the office.
(d) They cannot take a man who is two men.

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

4. What does Dostoevsky say Golyadkin has difficulty with?
(a) His balance.
(b) Remembering his thoughts.
(c) His vision.
(d) Choosing his words.

5. Which of the following best describes Golyadkin’s mood when he finally enters the party?
(a) Frenzied.
(b) Angry.
(c) Brash.
(d) Irresolute.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Golyadkin Junior end up sitting?

2. What is making the shrieking Golyadkin hears after he leaves the banquet?

3. Where is Golyadkin at the beginning of Chapter 13?

4. How long does Golyadkin wait in the cold before entering the banquet?

5. How long has Golyadkin reserved a carriage for?

(see the answer key)

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