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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How old is the beautiful girl Tchitchikov bumps his chaise into?
(a) 18.
(b) 16.
(c) 20.
(d) 14.

3. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?
(a) Old age.
(b) A farm accident.
(c) Starvation.
(d) They were slaughtered.

4. What is the name of the clerk Tchitchikov must speak to in order to complete his transaction?
(a) Antonovitch.
(b) Vasiliev.
(c) Nikitin.
(d) Tarasov.

5. What do the women of N. often use as visiting cards?
(a) Void checks.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Napkins.
(d) Their husbands' business cards.

6. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?
(a) He is afraid of looking stupid.
(b) He needs the money.
(c) He wants to cheat Tchitchikov.
(d) His wife tells him to.

7. What color is Tchitchikov's leather trunk?
(a) Brown.
(b) Black.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

8. During what time does Dead Souls take place?
(a) The 1500s.
(b) The 1900s.
(c) The 1800s.
(d) The 1400s.

9. Which horse does Selifan become angry with?
(a) The quarter horse.
(b) The Appaloosa.
(c) The dapple-grey.
(d) The bay.

10. How old is Manilov's oldest child?
(a) 12.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 6.

11. How many stories does the government building have?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.

12. What hobby does Petrushka enjoy?
(a) Reading and writing.
(b) Playing cricket.
(c) Acting in plays.
(d) Collecting coins.

13. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?
(a) Pyotr Samoylovich.
(b) Adrian Dauksza.
(c) Vadik Cherlina.
(d) Filet Rusakov.

14. In Part 1, Chapter 8, why do people become more attracted to Tchitchikov?
(a) They feel sorry for him.
(b) They want to find him a girlfriend.
(c) They find out that he is poor.
(d) They think he is a millionaire.

15. What is the name of Sobakevitch's wife?
(a) Tamara.
(b) Feodolya.
(c) Bronislava.
(d) Gennadiya.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nozdroyov?

2. What type of pest does Tchitchikov see on the clock in Plyushkin's house?

3. For how much does Sobakevitch initially want to see his dead souls?

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

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

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