View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 5 (pages 351 - 384).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do townspeople worry will happen with Tchitchikov's new souls?
(a) They will be immoral.
(b) They will revolt.
(c) They will be lazy.
(d) They will be impossible to feed.

2. From whose house is Tchitchikov banned?
(a) Manilov.
(b) The governor.
(c) The president.
(d) The city clerk.

3. How much money does Vassilyevitch have?
(a) 3 million rubles.
(b) 1 billion rubles.
(c) 10 million rubles.
(d) 800,000 rubles.

4. What color dressing gown is the general wearing when Tchitchikov first visits him?
(a) Coral.
(b) Lavender.
(c) Apricot.
(d) Crimson.

5. What does Sofia say is no longer in style?
(a) Festoons.
(b) Flounces.
(c) Empire waists.
(d) Checks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?

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

3. How many houses are on the land Tchitchikov buys?

4. Who helps Tchitchikov get out of prison?

5. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 180 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample