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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what time is it when Tchitchikov wakes up when he spends the night at Madame Korobotcha's?
(a) 10 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) Noon.
(d) 9 a.m.

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

3. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) He has gambled away a lot of money.
(b) He has a drinking problem.
(c) He never finished school.
(d) He has been cheating on his wife.

4. How many souls does Tchitchikov have at the start of Part 1, Chapter 7?
(a) 200.
(b) 100.
(c) 300.
(d) 400.

5. What does Manilov serve Tchitchikov for dinner?
(a) Roasted chicken.
(b) Buttered bread.
(c) Cabbage soup.
(d) Wine and cheese.

6. How much does Tchitchikov pay Plyushkin for each of his dead souls?
(a) 30 kopeks.
(b) 10 kopeks.
(c) 20 kopeks.
(d) 4 kopeks.

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

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

9. How many sleepless nights does Madame Korobotcha spend worrying about being cheated?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

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

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

12. What is Plyushkin sad about?
(a) Losing his job.
(b) The death of his daughter.
(c) Losing his favorite suit.
(d) The death of his mother.

13. How long does it take Tchitchikov to prepare the paperwork for the official purchase of his dead souls?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 90 minutes.
(d) 2 hours.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?

2. What does Tchitchikov notice about the peasant houses leading up to Sobakevitch's house?

3. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?

4. How much does Tchitchikov speculate the beautiful young woman's dowry is?

5. What color is the government building where Tchitchikov has to complete his dead soul sale?

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