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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. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?
(a) 3,000 rubles.
(b) 8,000 rubles.
(c) 10,000 rubles.
(d) 1,000 rubles.

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

3. Who does Petrushka become friends with?
(a) Andrey.
(b) Andrey's housekeeper.
(c) Andrey's kitchen boy.
(d) The governor's daughter.

4. How many sleepless nights does Madame Korobotcha spend worrying about being cheated?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

5. Who comes into Nozdroyov's house looking for him?
(a) The police-captain.
(b) His servant.
(c) A priest.
(d) His drug dealer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Nozdroyov been doing when he meets with Tchitchikov?

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

3. What does Andrey wear most of the time?

4. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?

5. How are most of the women of N shaped?

(see the answer key)

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