2. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?
(a) They like to argue.
(b) They will not speak unless spoken to.
(c) They take unusual care in their word choices.
(d) They wash their clothes very often.

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

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

5. What does Tchitchikov often say about Petrushka?
(a) He has a terrible voice.
(b) He is ugly.
(c) He is stupid.
(d) He smells.

6. How old does Plyushkin say he is?
(a) In his 40s.
(b) In his 50s.
(c) In his 60s.
(d) In his 70s.

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

8. 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.

9. What subject is the postmaster interested in?
(a) Math.
(b) Astronomy.
(c) Philosophy.
(d) Psychology.

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

11. Where is Tchitchikov going when he runs into Manilov?
(a) To see a doctor.
(b) To buy more souls from a wealthy man.
(c) The government building.
(d) Back to the hotel.

12. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?
(a) Pocket watch.
(b) A necklace.
(c) Shoes.
(d) A dog.

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

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

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