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

2. Why does Andrey leave the general's house?
(a) The general's daughter tells him to leave.
(b) He realizes he forgot to turn off the stove.
(c) He feels neglected.
(d) He finds out that the general's daughter is engaged.

3. Where is Tchitchikov invited to dine after becoming popular?
(a) At the police chief's.
(b) At the minister's.
(c) At the governor's.
(d) At the mayor's.

4. What does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?
(a) He is a thief.
(b) He is poor.
(c) He is effeminate.
(d) He is cruel.

5. Where does the president invite Tchitchikov and Manilov?
(a) To a play.
(b) To the police-chief's home.
(c) To a tavern.
(d) To his home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much money does Hlobuev receive when his aunt dies?

2. What does Plyushkin wish he had given Tchitchikov after he leaves?

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

4. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?

5. What do townspeople worry will happen with Tchitchikov's new souls?

(see the answer key)

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