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Dead Souls | Quiz

Nikolai Gogol
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Dead Souls | Quiz

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1)

What happens to Plyushkin's son? (from Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133))

He goes to prison.
He marries down.
He dies.
He becomes a soldier.
2)

How many bottles of champagne does Tchitchikov drink with the man he buys land from? (from Part Two: Chapter 4 (pages 332 - 350))

Two.
Three.
One.
Four.
3)

How many souls does Tchitchikov have at the start of Part 1, Chapter 7? (from Part One: Chapter 7 (page 134- 155))

400.
100.
200.
300.
4)

How old does Plyushkin say he is? (from Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133))

In his 50s.
In his 60s.
In his 40s.
In his 70s.
5)

What do Tchitchikov's new friends promise to help him do? (from Part One: Chapter 7 (page 134- 155))

Plant a garden.
Purchase land.
Find a bride.
Buy more souls.
6)

To whom is Anna married? (from Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199))

The blacksmith.
The public prosecutor.
The grocer.
The minister.
7)

How many houses are on the land Tchitchikov buys? (from Part Two: Chapter 4 (pages 332 - 350))

Three.
Four.
One.
Two.
8)

How much money does Vassilyevitch have? (from Part Two: Chapter 5 (pages 351 - 384))

1 billion rubles.
800,000 rubles.
10 million rubles.
3 million rubles.
9)

How many sleepless nights does Madame Korobotcha spend worrying about being cheated? (from Part One: Chapter 8 (page 156- 180))

4.
2.
5.
3.
10)

What is Tchitchikov's most attractive feature? (from Part One: Chapter 7 (page 134- 155))

His cheekbones.
His nose.
His chin.
His eyes.
11)

What is the name of the woman Andrey wants to marry? (from Part Two: Chapter 1 (pages 255- 285))

Tekla.
Violetta.
Oxana.
Ulinka.
12)

What does Sofia say is no longer in style? (from Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199))

Flounces.
Empire waists.
Festoons.
Checks.
13)

What color is the government building where Tchitchikov has to complete his dead soul sale? (from Part One: Chapter 7 (page 134- 155))

Gray.
White.
Green.
Brown.
14)

What is the general doing at the end of Part 2, Chapter 2? (from Part Two: Chapter 2 (pages 286 - 295))

Laughing.
Kissing his wife.
Drinking milk.
Crying.
15)

How many dead souls does Plyushkin own? (from Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133))

12.
209.
256.
78.
16)

What do customs officials give Tchitchikov out of the kindness of their hearts when he gets out of prison? (from Part One: Chapter 11 (pages 219- 251))

Soup.
Chocolate.
Shoes.
A comb.
17)

To whom does Tchitchikov tell the general his uncle might leave his house? (from Part Two: Chapter 2 (pages 286 - 295))

His housekeeper's children.
The serf he has been having an affair with.
His butler.
His illegitimate son.
18)

Why does Nozdroyov tell Tchitchikov that he came to visit him? (from Part One: Chapter 10 (pages 200 - 218))

To sell his dead souls.
To bring him back to the governor.
To help him.
To kill him.
19)

What does Skudronzhoglo share with Tchitchikov over dinner? (from Part Two: Chapter 3 (pages 296- 331))

Stories about the general.
What he has done to accumulate his wealth.
His marital issues.
A plan to sell his dead souls.
20)

Whom is Tchitchikov going to meet at the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 5? (from Part Two: Chapter 5 (pages 351 - 384))

A doctor.
A lawyer.
A minister.
A banker.
21)

What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball? (from Part One: Chapter 8 (page 156- 180))

That Tchitchikov killed all of his serfs.
That Tchitchikov consorts with criminals.
That Tchitchikov is already married.
That Tchitchikov deals in dead souls.
22)

How much money is Tchitchikov given when he gets out of prison? (from Part One: Chapter 11 (pages 219- 251))

10,000 rubles.
15,000 rubles.
7,000 rubles.
1,000 rubles.
23)

What color is Sofia's house? (from Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199))

Yellow.
Brown.
Orange.
Red.
24)

During what month is Tchitchikov supposed to marry the head clerk's daughter? (from Part One: Chapter 11 (pages 219- 251))

June.
April.
February.
October.
25)

How many souls does Plyushkin own? (from Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133))

More than 1,000.
More than 3,000.
More than 500.
More than 800.
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