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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 happens to Tchitchikov's partner in crime from the customs office?
(a) He is exiled.
(b) He is murdered.
(c) He is put in jail for life.
(d) He kills himself.

2. Where does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov he should not go?
(a) To the prison to see Nozdroyov.
(b) To his serf graveyard.
(c) To Plyushkin's house.
(d) To find the young girl he met.

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

4. What happens to Plyushkin's son?
(a) He marries down.
(b) He becomes a soldier.
(c) He dies.
(d) He goes to prison.

5. How long does it take Tchitchikov to prepare the paperwork for the official purchase of his dead souls?
(a) 15 minutes.
(b) 90 minutes.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 3 hours.

Short Answer Questions

1. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?

2. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?

3. What do customs officials give Tchitchikov out of the kindness of their hearts when he gets out of prison?

4. What is Tchitchikov doing when Nozdroyov comes into his room?

5. What are the names of Anna's dogs?

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