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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Tchitchikov tells Skudronzhoglo he has never met anyone as what as him?
(a) Careless.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Angry.

2. What does Sofia argue with Anna about?
(a) The paleness of the governor's daughter.
(b) The time of a dinner party.
(c) The appeal of Tchitchikov.
(d) The reason for Korobotcha's arrival.

3. Who do Anna and Sofia think is helping Tchitchikov with his plan?
(a) Manilov.
(b) Selifan.
(c) Nozdroyov.
(d) Sobakevitch.

4. How does Platon seem to feel about life?
(a) He is bored with it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He loves it.
(d) He constantly worries about his life.

5. Why does Selifan not have the chaise ready for Tchitchikov?
(a) An axel is broken.
(b) Selifan ran the chaise into a tree.
(c) A wheel is broken.
(d) The harnesses have come off.

6. During what month is Tchitchikov supposed to marry the head clerk's daughter?
(a) February.
(b) June.
(c) April.
(d) October.

7. What is Pyetuh's first name?
(a) Luka.
(b) Pyotr.
(c) Sasha.
(d) Maks.

8. Why does Andrey leave the general's house?
(a) He feels neglected.
(b) He realizes he forgot to turn off the stove.
(c) The general's daughter tells him to leave.
(d) He finds out that the general's daughter is engaged.

9. What does Skudronzhoglo share with Tchitchikov over dinner?
(a) A plan to sell his dead souls.
(b) What he has done to accumulate his wealth.
(c) Stories about the general.
(d) His marital issues.

10. Where has Tchitchikov always wanted to work?
(a) The post office.
(b) The library.
(c) The customs office.
(d) The church.

11. What does Tchitchikov tell Andrey he is missing?
(a) A best friend.
(b) Proper control of his serfs.
(c) The right tools to keep up his land.
(d) A wife.

12. How many serfs is Tchitchikov given when he gets out of prison?
(a) None.
(b) 1.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

13. Why does Andrey quit his job in Petersburg?
(a) He grows angry with his supervisor.
(b) He moves to a different city.
(c) He is stealing and leaves before he is caught.
(d) He realizes he does not need the money.

14. Where do Platon and Tchitchikov go during Part 2, Chapter 3?
(a) To buy a new chaise.
(b) To the house of Pyetuh's neighbor.
(c) To the bank.
(d) To the house of Platon's sister.

15. What is the relationship between Platon and Skudronzhoglo?
(a) Father and son.
(b) Brothers-in-law.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sofia begin to defend herself to Anna?

2. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?

3. To whom does Tchitchikov tell the general his uncle might leave his house?

4. How many souls does Platon own?

5. How much money does Hlobuev receive when his aunt dies?

(see the answer keys)

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