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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Golyadkin insist to Andrey Filippovich when he sees him at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That he has a message for him.
(b) That some misunderstanding has occurred.
(c) That he is the victim of a plot.
(d) That he is here on his own account.

2. What does Krestyan Ivanovich tell Golyadkin he has to do?
(a) Follow his prescription.
(b) Travel.
(c) Stay at home and rest.
(d) Lead a thoughtful introspective life.

3. What blunder does Golyadkin make when he comes into Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?
(a) He takes off his hat.
(b) He sits down without being invited to.
(c) He speaks before he is spoken to.
(d) He leaves his hat on.

4. What amount of money is this?
(a) Enough to furnish a small flat.
(b) Enough to go out for dinner.
(c) A good deal.
(d) A paltry sum.

5. What does Dostoevsky say Golyadkin has difficulty with?
(a) His vision.
(b) Choosing his words.
(c) His balance.
(d) Remembering his thoughts.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Golyadkin wakes up, Dostoevsky says that he discovers he lives in Petersburg, not in some other place: where is that other place?

2. How does Golyadkin feel as he approaches Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

3. What is the third blunder Golyadkin makes in Krestyan Ivanovich’s room?

4. What explanation is he given?

5. What unpleasant impression does Golyadkin have as he leaves Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

(see the answer key)

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