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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 political leader do some townspeople think Tchitchikov might be?
(a) George Washington.
(b) King George III.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Thomas Lawrence.

2. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?
(a) 3,000 rubles.
(b) 1,000 rubles.
(c) 8,000 rubles.
(d) 10,000 rubles.

3. What do Tchitchikov and Selifan hear while traveling in the rain that makes them realize they have reached a village?
(a) A braying mule.
(b) A singing bird.
(c) A meowing cat.
(d) A barking dog.

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

5. Where does the president invite Tchitchikov and Manilov?
(a) To a play.
(b) To his home.
(c) To a tavern.
(d) To the police-chief's home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Tchitchikov going when he runs into Manilov?

2. What is Madame Korobotcha's first name?

3. What does Nozdroyov tell his servants to do to Tchitchikov?

4. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?

5. What is the name of Plyushkin's eldest daughter?

(see the answer key)

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