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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many stories does the government building have?
(a) 3.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

3. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?
(a) He wants to cheat Tchitchikov.
(b) He is afraid of looking stupid.
(c) He needs the money.
(d) His wife tells him to.

4. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Hazelnut.
(c) Vanilla.
(d) Raspberry.

5. What does the lieutenant from Ryazan love?
(a) Rings.
(b) Boots.
(c) Hats.
(d) Coats.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Plyushkin's son?

2. What color are Manilov's eyes?

3. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

4. What animal does Tchitchikov think Sobakevitch looks like?

5. What is Tchitchikov's first name?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Petrushka smell bad?

2. What happens when Tchitchikov asks the clerk to complete his sales?

3. Why does Tchitchikov decide to try his scheme on Manilov even though he has just met him?

4. How does Tchitchikov make himself feel better about not going after the young girl he meets?

5. What does Tchitchikov see as he approaches Sobakevitch's house?

6. How does Madame Korobotcha react when Tchitchikov wants to buy her dead souls?

7. What does Nozdroyov do when he arrives at the ball?

8. How does Tchitchikov feel when looking at his list of acquired souls?

9. Why does Tchitchikov need to go to the government building?

10. Why is everyone in town talking about Tchitchikov at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 8?

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