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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Plyushkin's son?
(a) He goes to prison.
(b) He marries down.
(c) He becomes a soldier.
(d) He dies.

2. How much does Tchitchikov pay Plyushkin for each of his dead souls?
(a) 30 kopeks.
(b) 10 kopeks.
(c) 20 kopeks.
(d) 4 kopeks.

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

4. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?
(a) His wife tells him to.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) He is afraid of looking stupid.
(d) He wants to cheat Tchitchikov.

5. What does the narrator note is unusual about Tchitchikov's hotel room?
(a) Children's books on the shelf.
(b) A painting of a nymph.
(c) Only one window.
(d) Orange ceilings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?

2. Where is Tchitchikov invited to dine after becoming popular?

3. What is Madame Korobotcha's first name?

4. How old is the beautiful girl Tchitchikov bumps his chaise into?

5. What does Tchitchikov often say about Petrushka?

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