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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Golyadkin expect when he entered the office?
(a) Apologies from Olsufy Ivanovich.
(b) To be fired.
(c) Something bad to happen.
(d) His double to have supplanted him.

2. What capacity does Golyadkin lose after meeting his double?
(a) The capacity of sight.
(b) The capacity for reason.
(c) The capacity of speech.
(d) The capacity of self-awareness.

3. What is the narrator’s as he describes Golyadkin’s shopping trip?
(a) Compassionate.
(b) Cynical.
(c) Bombastic.
(d) Gently mocking.

4. Where do Andrey Filippovich and Golyadkin have their conversation?
(a) On the stairs.
(b) In the entryway.
(c) In the courtyard.
(d) In the ballroom.

5. What does Golyadkin find unusual about Petrushka the morning after the banquet?
(a) His absence.
(b) His self-satisfaction.
(c) His belligerence.
(d) His silence.

6. How does Golyadkin feel as he approaches Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) Filled with good wishes.
(b) Full of dread.
(c) Nauseous.
(d) Neither dead nor alive.

7. Which of the following best characterizes Golyadkin’s entrance to the party?
(a) Bumbling.
(b) Graceful.
(c) Sly.
(d) Dashing.

8. What kind of look does Golyadkin assume when Golyadkin Junior approaches him for the first time?
(a) As if he was minding his own business.
(b) As if he should not be interrupted.
(c) As if he needs help.
(d) As if he has been waiting for Golyadkin Junior.

9. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?
(a) He realizes that he left his money at Krestyan Ivanovich’s office.
(b) He remembers the actual reason fro his visit.
(c) He realizes that Krestyan Ivanovich had insulted him.
(d) He sees Krestyan Ivanovich watching him from the window.

10. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s reaction to Petrushka’s livery?
(a) He hopes that Petrushka can keep from ruining the clothes.
(b) He is mortified by his appearance.
(c) He is apprehensive about whether it will make the right impression.
(d) He is well satisfied.

11. How does Golyadkin protect himself in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) With a pugnacious attitude.
(b) With a defiant look.
(c) With a steady stream of self-praise.
(d) With aggressive questions.

12. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?
(a) Delusional.
(b) Easy-going.
(c) Buffoonish.
(d) Serious.

13. What explanation is he given?
(a) That he had caused a scandal.
(b) That Olsufy Ivanovich is angry with him.
(c) None.
(d) That he mistook the invitation.

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

15. What reason does the narrator give for his inability to describe the scene at the banquet?
(a) His pen is too feeble.
(b) He heard contradictory accounts of the banquet.
(c) He is not accustomed to these people’s customs.
(d) He was not there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amount of money is this?

2. What does Dostoevsky say Golyadkin has difficulty with?

3. Which of the following isn’t Golyadkin good at?

4. What is Golyadkin’s feeling about the money in his wallet?

5. Where does Golyadkin Junior end up sitting?

(see the answer keys)

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