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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golyadkin Junior chide Golyadkin for in His Excellency’s presence?
(a) Using the wrong form of address.
(b) Not knowing whom he is talking to.
(c) Slandering him.
(d) Having shown up at an inopportune time.

2. What does Golyadkin say about the letter he wrote to Golyadkin Junior?
(a) He says that he was not sane when he wrote it.
(b) He disavows it.
(c) He qualifies it.
(d) He reasserts his challenge.

3. What does Golyadkin Junior tell Golyadkin when he catches up with him?
(a) That he does not have time to talk.
(b) That he knows his fate before Golyadkin knows it himself.
(c) That he is sorry for the trouble he has cause.
(d) That he will delight in Golyadkin’s ruin.

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

5. What shameless trick does Golyadkin Junior play on Golyadkin, for the second time, in His Excellency’s presence?
(a) He pinches Golyadkin’s cheeks like a child.
(b) He insults Golyadkin’s name and honor.
(c) He slaps Golyadkin in the face.
(d) He wipes his hand after shaking Golyadkin’s hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Golyadkin tell himself about the letter he has written?

2. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?

3. What explanation is he given?

4. What is Petrushka’s response when Golyadkin shows up with his double?

5. Which days does Golyadkin say are past in his imaginary speech to Klara Olsufyevna?

(see the answer key)

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