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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What talent of the governor's impresses Tchitchikov?
(a) Carpentry.
(b) Singing.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Embroidering.

2. In Part 1, Chapter 8, why do people become more attracted to Tchitchikov?
(a) They feel sorry for him.
(b) They want to find him a girlfriend.
(c) They find out that he is poor.
(d) They think he is a millionaire.

3. How do the homes of the Plyushkin's serfs look?
(a) Rundown.
(b) Architecturally pleasing.
(c) Expensive.
(d) Sturdy.

4. What does Plyushkin wish he had given Tchitchikov after he leaves?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A pocket watch.
(c) A dozen eggs.
(d) A loaf of bread.

5. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?
(a) They take unusual care in their word choices.
(b) They will not speak unless spoken to.
(c) They like to argue.
(d) They wash their clothes very often.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tchitchikov often say about Petrushka?

2. What is the name of Plyushkin's eldest daughter?

3. How far does Manilov say his house is from town?

4. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?

5. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?

(see the answer key)

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