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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 2 (pages 286 - 295).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Manilov serve Tchitchikov for dinner?
(a) Wine and cheese.
(b) Roasted chicken.
(c) Cabbage soup.
(d) Buttered bread.

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

3. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?
(a) Shoes.
(b) A necklace.
(c) A dog.
(d) Pocket watch.

4. What do Tchitchikov's new friends promise to help him do?
(a) Find a bride.
(b) Purchase land.
(c) Plant a garden.
(d) Buy more souls.

5. Why does Sofia begin to defend herself to Anna?
(a) Sofia feels like Anna thinks she has a crush on Tchitchikov.
(b) Anna tells Sofia that her outfit is out of style.
(c) Sofia does not want Anna to know that she is in love with Manilov.
(d) Anna accuses Sofia of trying to buy dead souls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Tchitchikov tell Nozdroyov he wants to impress?

2. Who does Petrushka become friends with?

3. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?

4. How are most of the women of N shaped?

5. How many children does Plyushkin's wife give him?

(see the answer key)

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