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

2. Where do all the townspeople meet at the end of Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) At the governor's house.
(b) In the hotel lobby.
(c) The police chief's house.
(d) The government building.

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

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

5. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?
(a) A diamond ring.
(b) A stallion.
(c) A coat.
(d) A chaise.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom is Anna married?

2. How old is Manilov's oldest child?

3. What is Plyushkin sad about?

4. What talent of the governor's impresses Tchitchikov?

5. Where does Tchitchikov plan to go when he leaves Manilov's house?

(see the answer key)

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