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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the others feel about the toast the writer gives at the end of the dinner party?
(a) Offended.
(b) Proud.
(c) Ashamed.
(d) Happy.

2. What does Zverkov say he would do if the peasants in his countries protested?
(a) Have them flogged.
(b) Listen to their concerns.
(c) Change the rules.
(d) Give up his post.

3. At what time does the writer arrive at the diner party?
(a) 6:00 pm.
(b) 5:00 pm.
(c) 5:25 pm.
(d) 5:30 pm.

4. As the writer goes on a tirade about his circumstances, what is Liza's reaction in this section?
(a) Terror.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Curiosity.
(d) Fear.

5. In Part 2, Chapter 8, who delivers the writer's letter?
(a) Simonov.
(b) Apollon.
(c) Liza.
(d) The writer.

6. Why does the writer say he hates Liza?
(a) Because she is kind to him.
(b) Because he lies to her.
(c) Because she is a prostitute.
(d) Because she laughs at him.

7. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 9, what is the writer's general feeling?
(a) Happy.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Scared.

8. How much does the writer owe Simonov in this section?
(a) 5 roubles.
(b) 15 roubles.
(c) 10 roubles
(d) 6 roubles.

9. What would the writer have to do to buy a pistol?
(a) Get to the bank before the duel.
(b) Sell some belongings.
(c) Get a salary advance.
(d) Buy them on the black market.

10. What is Liza's profession?
(a) Homemaker.
(b) Prostitute.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Barmaid.

11. How does the writer describe the feelings of his visitor in Part 2, Chapter 9?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Angry.
(c) In love.
(d) Depressed.

12. The day after the dinner party, the writer goes for a walk. At what time does he return home?
(a) 11:00 pm.
(b) 1:00 am.
(c) 2:00 am.
(d) 9:00 pm.

13. What does the writer say about those in other countries with regard to romanticism?
(a) They are uneducated.
(b) They are lucky.
(c) They are fools.
(d) They are wasting their time.

14. What does the writer give as his reason for visiting Liza?
(a) To show his power.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) For revenge.
(d) He is upset.

15. What is the purpose of the dinner party?
(a) To visit with the writer, whom the others had not see in years.
(b) It is a weekly event.
(c) To celebrate the promotion of one of the friends.
(d) One of the firends is going on a journey.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5, the writer has left the dinner and is outside. How does he describe the snow?

2. What does the writer say he would do if he sees Liza again?

3. What does the writer state happens to stupid Russian romantics?

4. The previous night, the writer gives Liza his address, but by the next day, how does the writer feel about this action?

5. In Part 2, Chapter 2, the writer discusses dreaming. How long does the writer dream in his corner?

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