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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Plyushkin's son?
(a) He goes to prison.
(b) He dies.
(c) He marries down.
(d) He becomes a soldier.

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

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

4. What game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?
(a) Russian roulette.
(b) Draughts.
(c) Backgammon.
(d) Chess.

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

6. What is Tchitchikov's first name?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Anton.
(c) Varlam.
(d) Pavel.

7. What color is Tchitchikov's leather trunk?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

8. Whom does Tchitchikov tell Sobakevitch he likes the most of everyone he has met?
(a) The vice-governor.
(b) The police chief.
(c) Manilov.
(d) The governor.

9. For how much does Sobakevitch initially want to see his dead souls?
(a) 25 rubles.
(b) 500 rubles.
(c) 100 rubles.
(d) 200 rubles.

10. What does the narrator note is unusual about Tchitchikov's hotel room?
(a) A painting of a nymph.
(b) Only one window.
(c) Orange ceilings.
(d) Children's books on the shelf.

11. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?
(a) He is strong.
(b) He is new.
(c) He is good looking.
(d) He is rich.

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

13. Who is Nozdroyov with when he meets with Tchitchikov?
(a) His uncle.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother-in-law.
(d) His sister.

14. How long does it take Tchitchikov to prepare the paperwork for the official purchase of his dead souls?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 2 hours.

15. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?
(a) A dog.
(b) A necklace.
(c) Pocket watch.
(d) Shoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many stories does the government building have?

2. Where does Tchitchikov meet with Nozdroyov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

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

4. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?

5. In what Ianguage do the women of N often speak?

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