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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Golyadkin leave each of the shopkeepers with?
(a) Promises to return with a deposit.
(b) His card.
(c) Insults.
(d) Payment in full.

3. Which of the following best describes Golyadkin’s thoughts that everything could turn out all right in the end?
(a) Comic misinterpretation.
(b) Tragic misreading of events.
(c) False optimism.
(d) Realistic expectations.

4. Where does Golyadkin go from Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?
(a) The office.
(b) Home.
(c) Nevsky Prospekt.
(d) Olsufy Ivanovich’s house.

5. What sensation does Golyadkin have as he leaves Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That everyone is watching him from the windows.
(b) That he has just lost his chance at a promotion.
(c) That he is the victim of a profound misunderstanding.
(d) That someone has placed a curse on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Golyadkin stop to visit Krestyan Ivanovich?

2. What does Golyadkin will happen in time?

3. What is Golyadkin told when he arrives at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

4. Which of these things does Golyadkin NOT shop for?

5. What disconcerts Golyadkin when he is in the carriage?

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