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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Golyadkin’s reaction the first time he sees Golyadkin Junior?
(a) Curiosity.
(b) Fear.
(c) Satisfaction.
(d) Contentment.

2. What plot does Golyadkin say is afoot?
(a) To murder someone.
(b) To catch a murderer.
(c) To murder someone’s reputation.
(d) To imprison Golyadkin.

3. What is Golyadkin told when he arrives at Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?
(a) That he has mistaken the date.
(b) That he has been expected.
(c) That the master is not well.
(d) That he is not to be received.

4. What explanation is he given?
(a) That he had caused a scandal.
(b) None.
(c) That he mistook the invitation.
(d) That Olsufy Ivanovich is angry with him.

5. What does Golyadkin dream about after he speaks to Klara Olsufyevna?
(a) Saving her if a chandelier were to fall.
(b) Spreading rumors about her to revenge himself.
(c) Dying on the spot.
(d) Fighting with Vladimir Semyonovich over her honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following best characterizes Golyadkin’s entrance to the party?

2. What events are omitted between the end of Chapter 5 and the beginning of Chapter 6?

3. What did Golyadkin expect when he entered the office?

4. What time is it when Golyadkin leaves the banquet?

5. What does Golyadkin lose on his way home from the banquet?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Golyadkin’s relationship with Petrushka.

2. What blunders does Golyadkin make when he enters Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

3. Describe Golyadkin’s departure from the banquet.

4. What kinds of goods does Golyadkin go shopping for at Nevsky Prospekt?

5. Describe Golyadkin’s first encounter with his double.

6. What is Golyadkin’s purpose in getting into Olsufy Ivanovich’s banquet?

7. Where does Golyadkin go after leaving Olsufy Ivanovich’s house?

8. What is Golyadkin’s relationship with his coworkers?

9. Describe Golyadkin’s shipping trip to Gostiny Dvor.

10. What is the literary effect of the scene in Krestyan Ivanovich’s office?

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