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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 immoral.
(c) They will be impossible to feed.
(d) They will be lazy.

2. What design is the wallpaper at Madame Korobotcha's estate?
(a) Stripes.
(b) Polka dots.
(c) Plaid.
(d) Checkers.

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

4. Where does Tchitchikov run into Manilov in Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) In the hotel lobby.
(b) In the president's office.
(c) In the tavern.
(d) In the street.

5. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Stars.
(c) Hearts.
(d) Dogs.

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

7. What does Selifan do for Tchitchikov?
(a) He is the cook.
(b) He is the bellhop.
(c) He is the footman.
(d) He is the coachman.

8. In what Ianguage do the women of N often speak?
(a) English.
(b) German.
(c) French.
(d) Spanish.

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

10. What does Tchitchikov ask the servant at the hotel about?
(a) The single women in town.
(b) The prominent people in town.
(c) The job openings in town.
(d) The religious beliefs of the hotel owner.

11. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?
(a) 3,000 rubles.
(b) 10,000 rubles.
(c) 1,000 rubles.
(d) 8,000 rubles.

12. What is Madame Korobotcha's first name?
(a) Miloslava.
(b) Nastasya.
(c) Svetlana.
(d) Isidora.

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

14. How many dead souls does Plyushkin own?
(a) 78.
(b) 209.
(c) 12.
(d) 256.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject is the postmaster interested in?

2. Where does the president invite Tchitchikov and Manilov?

3. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

4. How old does Plyushkin say he is?

5. Where does Tchitchikov plan to go when he leaves Manilov's house?

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