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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Tchitchikov and Selifan hear while traveling in the rain that makes them realize they have reached a village?
(a) A meowing cat.
(b) A braying mule.
(c) A singing bird.
(d) A barking dog.

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

3. What game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?
(a) Draughts.
(b) Russian roulette.
(c) Chess.
(d) Backgammon.

4. How old is Nozdroyov?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 50.
(d) 40.

5. What is Tchitchikov's first name?
(a) Ivan.
(b) Varlam.
(c) Anton.
(d) Pavel.

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

7. What has Nozdroyov been doing when he meets with Tchitchikov?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Praying.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Riding his horse.

8. How does Tchitchikov respond when Sobakevitch agrees to sell his dead souls?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is thrilled.
(d) He is paranoid.

9. What does Tchitchikov order for dinner in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) Peas and cabbage.
(b) Sucking pig.
(c) Roasted duck.
(d) Borscht.

10. What does the lieutenant from Ryazan love?
(a) Coats.
(b) Boots.
(c) Hats.
(d) Rings.

11. With how many servants does Tchitchikov travel?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the homes of the Plyushkin's serfs look?

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

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

4. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?

5. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?

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