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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 3 (pages 296- 331).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money is Tchitchikov given when he gets out of prison?
(a) 1,000 rubles.
(b) 10,000 rubles.
(c) 15,000 rubles.
(d) 7,000 rubles.

2. What does the narrator compare Russia to?
(a) A polar bear.
(b) A tank.
(c) A troika.
(d) A young child.

3. What hobby does Petrushka enjoy?
(a) Acting in plays.
(b) Reading and writing.
(c) Playing cricket.
(d) Collecting coins.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Platon seem to feel about life?

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

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

4. What color is Tchitchikov's leather trunk?

5. How many dead souls does Plyushkin own?

(see the answer key)

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