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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 does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?
(a) He is cruel.
(b) He is effeminate.
(c) He is poor.
(d) He is a thief.

2. What piece of furniture is unfinished in Manilov's study?
(a) Armchairs.
(b) Desk.
(c) Rugs.
(d) Tapestries.

3. What animal does Tchitchikov think Sobakevitch looks like?
(a) A bear.
(b) A whale.
(c) An ape.
(d) A horse.

4. What day of the week does Tchitchikov bathe?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Thursday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Sunday.

5. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?
(a) A farm accident.
(b) Starvation.
(c) They were slaughtered.
(d) Old age.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Plyushkin's wife give him?

2. What does Tchitchikov order for dinner in Part 1: Chapter 4?

3. How many dead souls does Plyushkin own?

4. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?

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

(see the answer key)

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