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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 1 (pages 255- 285).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andrey's job?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Librarian.
(c) Collegiate secretary.
(d) Farmer.

2. What is the name of the woman Andrey wants to marry?
(a) Ulinka.
(b) Violetta.
(c) Tekla.
(d) Oxana.

3. For what is Nozdroyov arrested?
(a) Hiring a prostitute.
(b) Beating a man.
(c) Public drunkenness.
(d) Selling drugs.

4. In what Ianguage do the women of N often speak?
(a) French.
(b) English.
(c) Spanish.
(d) German.

5. Why does Andrey leave the general's house?
(a) He finds out that the general's daughter is engaged.
(b) The general's daughter tells him to leave.
(c) He feels neglected.
(d) He realizes he forgot to turn off the stove.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sleepless nights does Madame Korobotcha spend worrying about being cheated?

2. What do the women of N. often use as visiting cards?

3. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?

4. What do townspeople worry will happen with Tchitchikov's new souls?

5. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?

(see the answer key)

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