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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Tchitchikov meet with Nozdroyov in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) In the forest.
(b) A government function.
(c) A tavern.
(d) Church.

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

3. What is the name of Madame Korobotcha's servant?
(a) Darya.
(b) Fenya.
(c) Anna.
(d) Liza.

4. For what is Nozdroyov arrested?
(a) Selling drugs.
(b) Hiring a prostitute.
(c) Beating a man.
(d) Public drunkenness.

5. What does Plyushkin wish he had given Tchitchikov after he leaves?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A dozen eggs.
(c) A pocket watch.
(d) A loaf of bread.

6. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?
(a) F.
(b) T.
(c) N.
(d) S.

7. What does the narrator note is unusual about Tchitchikov's hotel room?
(a) Children's books on the shelf.
(b) A painting of a nymph.
(c) Orange ceilings.
(d) Only one window.

8. What flavor of brandy does Tchitchikov put in his tea at Madame Korobotcha's house?
(a) Hazelnut.
(b) Cherry.
(c) Raspberry.
(d) Vanilla.

9. What does Madame Korobotcha have pictures of on the walls?
(a) Landscapes.
(b) Birds.
(c) Greek gods.
(d) Women.

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

11. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?
(a) He is strong.
(b) He is good looking.
(c) He is new.
(d) He is rich.

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

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

14. What is Tchitchikov's most attractive feature?
(a) His nose.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His chin.
(d) His cheekbones.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sobakevitch's wife?

2. How many of the servants of Madame Korobotcha died?

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

4. What does Petrushka do for Tchitchikov?

5. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?

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