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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 11 (pages 219- 251).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tchitchikov's most attractive feature?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His nose.
(c) His cheekbones.
(d) His chin.

2. Which horse does Selifan become angry with?
(a) The quarter horse.
(b) The dapple-grey.
(c) The bay.
(d) The Appaloosa.

3. What color is the government building where Tchitchikov has to complete his dead soul sale?
(a) Gray.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

4. Why could Tchitchikov not be Captain Kopeykin?
(a) Tchitchikov is not missing limbs.
(b) Tchitchikov is much too young.
(c) Tchitchikov's skin is too light.
(d) Tchitchikov is too short.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?

2. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?

3. Who is Nozdroyov with when he meets with Tchitchikov?

4. Why does Nozdroyov tell Tchitchikov that he came to visit him?

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

(see the answer key)

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