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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?
(a) A German.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A spy.
(d) A wanted criminal.

2. Why does Sofia begin to defend herself to Anna?
(a) Sofia feels like Anna thinks she has a crush on Tchitchikov.
(b) Sofia does not want Anna to know that she is in love with Manilov.
(c) Anna tells Sofia that her outfit is out of style.
(d) Anna accuses Sofia of trying to buy dead souls.

3. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?
(a) Adrian Dauksza.
(b) Filet Rusakov.
(c) Pyotr Samoylovich.
(d) Vadik Cherlina.

4. From whose house is Tchitchikov banned?
(a) The city clerk.
(b) The governor.
(c) The president.
(d) Manilov.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Anna and Sofia think Tchitchikov buys dead souls?

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

3. How far does Manilov say his house is from town?

4. What hobby does Petrushka enjoy?

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

(see the answer key)

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