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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Tchitchikov doing when Nozdroyov comes into his room?
(a) Hanging a painting.
(b) Pouring tea.
(c) Shaving.
(d) Tying his shoes.

2. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?
(a) A spy.
(b) A German.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A wanted criminal.

3. Who helps Tchitchikov get out of prison?
(a) Platon.
(b) Pyetuh.
(c) Vassilyevitch.
(d) Hlobuev.

4. Why does Tchitchikov really want to buy dead souls?
(a) To be able to purchase land.
(b) To give as gifts.
(c) To impress a woman.
(d) To practice black magic.

5. Who drops dead while thinking about Tchitchikov and the rumors around him?
(a) The postmaster.
(b) The city clerk.
(c) The prosecutor.
(d) The police chief.

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

7. Why has Tchitchikov not heard any of the rumors going around about him?
(a) He has been visiting another town.
(b) He has been sick.
(c) He has been busy buying property.
(d) He has been in a drunken stupor.

8. How does Platon plan to be entertained?
(a) By traveling with Tchitchikov.
(b) By purchasing more souls.
(c) By playing in a band.
(d) By opening a shop in town.

9. Why is Nozdroyov not a reliable source?
(a) He is gullible and believes everything he hears.
(b) He is often too drunk to remember things.
(c) He makes up stories.
(d) He has a medical condition making him forget things.

10. What does Nozdroyov tell the men in town he helped Tchitchikov do?
(a) Sell his dead souls for a higher price.
(b) Con the townspeople into selling dead souls.
(c) Pick out a church for an elopement.
(d) Resurrect his dead souls.

11. How many souls does Tchitchikov say his uncle owns?
(a) 1,100.
(b) 300.
(c) 140.
(d) 800.

12. What is the name of the woman Andrey wants to marry?
(a) Ulinka.
(b) Oxana.
(c) Tekla.
(d) Violetta.

13. What do customs officials give Tchitchikov out of the kindness of their hearts when he gets out of prison?
(a) A comb.
(b) Soup.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) Shoes.

14. What does Andrey wear most of the time?
(a) His bow tie.
(b) His overcoat.
(c) His dressing gown.
(d) His top hat.

15. How much money is Tchitchikov given when he gets out of prison?
(a) 15,000 rubles.
(b) 1,000 rubles.
(c) 10,000 rubles.
(d) 7,000 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nozdroyov, why does Derebin's aunt leave her property to him?

2. Why does Selifan not have the chaise ready for Tchitchikov?

3. Where has Tchitchikov always wanted to work?

4. From whose house is Tchitchikov banned?

5. What is the relationship between Platon and Skudronzhoglo?

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