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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the tone of the letter Golyadkin receives in response to his letter to Golyadkin Junior?
(a) Accusatory.
(b) Officious.
(c) Coddling.
(d) Condescending.

2. Which aspect of Golyadkin Junior’s personality does Golyadkin despise?
(a) His audacity.
(b) His disingenuousness.
(c) His mincing.
(d) His virtues.

3. What does Golyadkin Junior tell Golyadkin about his living arrangements?
(a) He is currently looking for rooms.
(b) He has always lived in this flat.
(c) He has a large flat across town.
(d) He cannot afford a flat.

4. Where does Golyadkin rush off to?
(a) Golyadkin Junior’s lodging house.
(b) Olsufy Ivanovich’s house.
(c) State Counsellor Berendyev’s house.
(d) Andrey Filippovich’s house.

5. What time is it when Golyadkin finally gets out of bed?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) Noon.
(c) Eight a.m.
(d) One p.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tone does Golyadkin take in his letter to Golyadkin Junior?

2. How does Golyadkin Junior annihilate Golyadkin in the office?

3. What does Golyadkin Junior tell Golyadkin he felt toward him?

4. How does Golyadkin Junior steal the papers from Golyadkin?

5. What does Golyadkin try to explain to himself, as he rushes to his next destination?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trick does Golyadkin Junior play on Golyadkin when he leaves the coffee house where they have been talking?

2. Describe Golyadkin’s state as he chases Golyadkin after they leave the office together, and how does this state relate to Golyadkin’s previous states?

3. Why does Golyadkin Junior say he appealed to Golyadkin?

4. Describe what happens when Golyadkin reaches Andrey Filippovich’s house.

5. Describe the letter Golyadkin writes to Golyadkin Junior before going to the office.

6. What is Golyadkin Junior like when Golyadkin finds him at the office?

7. Describe the letter Golyadkin sends to Golyadkin Junior.

8. How does Golyadkin Junior take advantage of Golyadkin?

9. What response does Golyadkin get to his letter?

10. What is Golyadkin’s explanation for Golyadkin Junior’s existence?

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