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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Golyadkin blame the previous night’s horrors on?
(a) Petrushka.
(b) Fate.
(c) Himself.
(d) His enemies.

2. How does Dostoevsky characterize Golyadkin’s personality?
(a) Easy-going.
(b) Serious.
(c) Delusional.
(d) Buffoonish.

3. Where does Golyadkin find Petrushka when he looks for him?
(a) In the hall.
(b) In the courtyard.
(c) In the street.
(d) In bed.

4. What is Petrushka’s response when Golyadkin shows up with his double?
(a) Horror.
(b) Astonishment.
(c) Distrust.
(d) Indifference.

5. What did Golyadkin expect when he entered the office?
(a) His double to have supplanted him.
(b) Something bad to happen.
(c) Apologies from Olsufy Ivanovich.
(d) To be fired.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Golyadkin speak?

2. What season does The Double take place in?

3. What is the narrator’s as he describes Golyadkin’s shopping trip?

4. What does Golyadkin will happen in time?

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

(see the answer key)

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