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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. Why do Anna and Sofia think Tchitchikov buys dead souls?
(a) To marry the governor's daughter.
(b) To impress the president.
(c) To tell them for a higher price in a different city.
(d) To cheat the townspeople.

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

3. What is Madame Korobotcha's first name?
(a) Nastasya.
(b) Miloslava.
(c) Isidora.
(d) Svetlana.

4. What do customs officials give Tchitchikov out of the kindness of their hearts when he gets out of prison?
(a) A comb.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Soup.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?

2. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

3. What game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?

4. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?

5. Where has Tchitchikov always wanted to work?

(see the answer key)

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