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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 3 (pages 39-60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Manilov's oldest child?
(a) 6.
(b) 12.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

2. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?
(a) He is new.
(b) He is rich.
(c) He is strong.
(d) He is good looking.

3. How far does Manilov say his house is from town?
(a) 25 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator note is unusual about Tchitchikov's hotel room?

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

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

4. During what time does Dead Souls take place?

5. What is Tchitchikov's first name?

(see the answer key)

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