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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does the girl Tchitchikov runs into with his chaise turn out to be?
(a) The postmaster's niece.
(b) The president's wife.
(c) The governor's daughter.
(d) The police chief's sister.

3. What day of the week does Tchitchikov bathe?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Tuesday.
(d) Friday.

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

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

6. What do Tchitchikov's new friends promise to help him do?
(a) Buy more souls.
(b) Purchase land.
(c) Plant a garden.
(d) Find a bride.

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

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

9. How many of the servants of Madame Korobotcha died?
(a) 112.
(b) 3.
(c) 86.
(d) 18.

10. Where does Tchitchikov plan to go when he leaves Manilov's house?
(a) Back to the hotel.
(b) To church.
(c) To see Sobakevitch.
(d) To see the police master.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many dead souls does Plyushkin own?

2. What is Tchitchikov's first name?

3. What does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?

4. What does Manilov serve Tchitchikov for dinner?

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

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