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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 5 (pages 89-110).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Selifan do for Tchitchikov?
(a) He is the bellhop.
(b) He is the footman.
(c) He is the coachman.
(d) He is the cook.

2. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?
(a) Cherry.
(b) Vanilla.
(c) Hazelnut.
(d) Raspberry.

3. How does Tchitchikov respond when Sobakevitch agrees to sell his dead souls?
(a) He is paranoid.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is thrilled.
(d) He is shocked.

4. What talent of the governor's impresses Tchitchikov?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Embroidering.
(d) Carpentry.

5. What color are Manilov's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Amber.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nozdroyov tell his servants to do to Tchitchikov?

2. Whom does Tchitchikov tell Nozdroyov he wants to impress?

3. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?

4. What does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?

5. For how much does Sobakevitch finally agree to sell his dead souls?

(see the answer key)

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