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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What disconcerts Golyadkin when he is in the carriage?
(a) He meets two younger clerks.
(b) He encounters the woman he hoped to see.
(c) He is self-conscious about his clothing.
(d) He remembers an important errand he needed to run.

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

3. How long does Golyadkin wait in the cold before entering the banquet?
(a) One hour.
(b) All night.
(c) Six hours.
(d) Three hours.

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

5. What season does The Double take place in?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Spring.
(d) Autumn.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best describes Golyadkin’s mood when he finally enters the party?

2. What is Golyadkin’s reaction the first time he sees Golyadkin Junior?

3. What does Golyadkin dream about after he speaks to Klara Olsufyevna?

4. What is Yakov Petrovich Golyadkin’s rank?

5. Why does Golyadkin stop to visit Krestyan Ivanovich?

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