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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?
(a) Pyotr Samoylovich.
(b) Adrian Dauksza.
(c) Filet Rusakov.
(d) Vadik Cherlina.

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

3. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?
(a) Starvation.
(b) A farm accident.
(c) Old age.
(d) They were slaughtered.

4. What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball?
(a) That Tchitchikov deals in dead souls.
(b) That Tchitchikov is already married.
(c) That Tchitchikov killed all of his serfs.
(d) That Tchitchikov consorts with criminals.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject is the postmaster interested in?

2. What is the name of the clerk Tchitchikov must speak to in order to complete his transaction?

3. What is the name of Plyushkin's eldest daughter?

4. What does Tchitchikov order for dinner in Part 1: Chapter 4?

5. What color is Tchitchikov's leather trunk?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Nozdroyov do when he arrives at the ball?

2. What does the Narrator say about the women of N?

3. Why is Plyushkin so miserable?

4. How do the women at the ball feel about Tchitchikov's interest in the general's daughter?

5. Describe Plyushkin's appearance.

6. Why does Tchitchikov tell Nozdroyov that he wants dead souls?

7. Why is everyone in town talking about Tchitchikov at the beginning of Part 1, Chapter 8?

8. Why does Plyushkin sell his dead souls to Tchitchikov?

9. What does Tchitchikov see as he approaches Sobakevitch's house?

10. How does Tchitchikov feel when looking at his list of acquired souls?

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