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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 1 (pages 255- 285).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Nozdroyov been doing when he meets with Tchitchikov?
(a) Praying.
(b) Drinking.
(c) Dancing.
(d) Riding his horse.

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

3. How old is Andrey?
(a) 53.
(b) 44.
(c) 33.
(d) 23.

4. Why does Andrey quit his job in Petersburg?
(a) He realizes he does not need the money.
(b) He moves to a different city.
(c) He grows angry with his supervisor.
(d) He is stealing and leaves before he is caught.

5. What do the women of N. often use as visiting cards?
(a) Napkins.
(b) Their husbands' business cards.
(c) Playing cards.
(d) Void checks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball?

2. What does Nozdroyov tell his servants to do to Tchitchikov?

3. For what is Nozdroyov arrested?

4. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?

5. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?

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