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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 3 (pages 39-60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Manilov's oldest child?
(a) 8.
(b) 12.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

2. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?
(a) N.
(b) T.
(c) F.
(d) S.

3. What day of the week does Tchitchikov bathe?
(a) Sunday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Thursday.
(d) Tuesday.

4. Which horse does Selifan become angry with?
(a) The bay.
(b) The Appaloosa.
(c) The quarter horse.
(d) The dapple-grey.

5. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?
(a) Stars.
(b) Hearts.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Dogs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Tchitchikov's leather trunk?

2. During what time does Dead Souls take place?

3. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?

4. What is Madame Korobotcha's first name?

5. What does Tchitchikov accuse Selifan of in Part 1, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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