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

2. Who tries to convince Andrey not to leave his job?
(a) His cousin.
(b) His brother.
(c) His uncle.
(d) His father.

3. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?
(a) They wash their clothes very often.
(b) They take unusual care in their word choices.
(c) They like to argue.
(d) They will not speak unless spoken to.

4. Who does the girl Tchitchikov runs into with his chaise turn out to be?
(a) The governor's daughter.
(b) The president's wife.
(c) The police chief's sister.
(d) The postmaster's niece.

5. What is Andrey's housekeeper fond of?
(a) Figurines.
(b) Cats.
(c) Sweets.
(d) Playing cards.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Andrey wear most of the time?

3. What subject is the postmaster interested in?

4. What do townspeople worry will happen with Tchitchikov's new souls?

5. How old is Andrey when he goes away to school?

(see the answer key)

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