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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 many souls does Tchitchikov say his uncle owns?
(a) 800.
(b) 1,100.
(c) 140.
(d) 300.

2. What game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Draughts.
(c) Russian roulette.
(d) Chess.

3. Where does Tchitchikov go to work as soon as his schooling is over?
(a) The Palace of Liberty.
(b) The Palace of Judgment.
(c) The Palace of Truth.
(d) The Palace of Justice.

4. What does Tchitchikov often say about Petrushka?
(a) He has a terrible voice.
(b) He is stupid.
(c) He is ugly.
(d) He smells.

5. For how much does Sobakevitch initially want to see his dead souls?
(a) 25 rubles.
(b) 100 rubles.
(c) 200 rubles.
(d) 500 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Tchitchikov and Selifan hear while traveling in the rain that makes them realize they have reached a village?

2. How many Corinthian columns are outside the general's house?

3. How many souls does Plyushkin own?

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

5. What do Tchitchikov's new friends promise to help him do?

(see the answer key)

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