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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 5 (pages 351 - 384).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Platon seem to feel about life?
(a) He loves it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He is bored with it.
(d) He constantly worries about his life.

2. How does Tchitchikov respond when Sobakevitch agrees to sell his dead souls?
(a) He is thrilled.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He is paranoid.
(d) He is angry.

3. What type of pest does Tchitchikov see on the clock in Plyushkin's house?
(a) A roach.
(b) A spider.
(c) A fly.
(d) An ant.

4. With whom does Plyushkin's eldest daughter run off?
(a) A circus.
(b) A soldier.
(c) Her cousin.
(d) A known criminal.

5. What is Tchitchikov's most attractive feature?
(a) His nose.
(b) His chin.
(c) His cheekbones.
(d) His eyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?

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

3. How old does Plyushkin say he is?

4. What political leader do some townspeople think Tchitchikov might be?

5. What does Petrushka do for Tchitchikov?

(see the answer key)

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