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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. How long does it take Tchitchikov to get to the general's house?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) Half an hour.
(d) 10 minutes.

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

3. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?
(a) A stallion.
(b) A coat.
(c) A chaise.
(d) A diamond ring.

4. What does Tchitchikov notice about the peasant houses leading up to Sobakevitch's house?
(a) They are small.
(b) They are well-built.
(c) They are ugly.
(d) They are falling apart.

5. Where has Tchitchikov always wanted to work?
(a) The customs office.
(b) The post office.
(c) The library.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Andrey leave the general's house?

2. What does Tchitchikov accuse Selifan of in Part 1, Chapter 3?

3. What does Tchitchikov order for dinner in Part 1: Chapter 4?

4. How does Nozdroyov react when he realizes the men of town want to ask him about Tchitchikov?

5. What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball?

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