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

2. How does Golyadkin refer to Olsufy Ivanovich?
(a) As his tormentor.
(b) As his benefactor.
(c) As his good friend.
(d) As his uncle.

3. What is the third blunder Golyadkin makes in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) He fails to compliment Krestyan Ivanovich.
(b) He forgets why he came.
(c) He makes excuses for himself.
(d) He stutters instead of speaking.

4. What is Golyadkin’s frame of reference for understanding the banquet?
(a) Personal experience.
(b) Cheap French novels.
(c) Newspaper accounts.
(d) Hearsay.

5. How does the narrator describe Golyadkin upon leaving the banquet?
(a) A man who has just lost everything he hoped for.
(b) A man who had just accomplished his goal.
(c) A man who wanted to hide from himself.
(d) A man who was being torn apart by conflicting desires.

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Klara Olsufyevna propose?

2. What does Golyadkin Junior chide Golyadkin for in His Excellency’s presence?

3. What does Golyadkin will happen in time?

4. Where does Golyadkin Junior go with Golyadkin’s papers?

5. What is the tone of this opening chapter?

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