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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 game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Russian roulette.
(c) Chess.
(d) Draughts.

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

3. How many souls does Plyushkin own?
(a) More than 3,000.
(b) More than 1,000.
(c) More than 800.
(d) More than 500.

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

5. What does Manilov serve Tchitchikov for dinner?
(a) Roasted chicken.
(b) Wine and cheese.
(c) Buttered bread.
(d) Cabbage soup.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tchitchikov meet with Nozdroyov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

2. What does Plyushkin wish he had given Tchitchikov after he leaves?

3. Who arrives in N at the start of Part 1, Chapter 9?

4. Who is Nozdroyov with when he meets with Tchitchikov?

5. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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