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

2. With whom does Plyushkin's eldest daughter run off?
(a) A known criminal.
(b) A circus.
(c) A soldier.
(d) Her cousin.

3. How do the homes of the Plyushkin's serfs look?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Architecturally pleasing.
(c) Sturdy.
(d) Rundown.

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

5. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) He has a drinking problem.
(b) He has been cheating on his wife.
(c) He has gambled away a lot of money.
(d) He never finished school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Tchitchikov speculate the beautiful young woman's dowry is?

2. What is the name of Sobakevitch's wife?

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

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

5. How old is Manilov's oldest child?

(see the answer key)

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