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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. In what Ianguage do the women of N often speak?
(a) French.
(b) Spanish.
(c) German.
(d) English.

2. About what time is it when Tchitchikov wakes up when he spends the night at Madame Korobotcha's?
(a) 9 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) Noon.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tchitchikov run into Manilov in Part 1, Chapter 7?

2. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?

3. How many children does Plyushkin's wife give him?

4. Who is Nozdroyov with when he meets with Tchitchikov?

5. During what time does Dead Souls take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Plyushkin's appearance.

2. Describe Tchitchikov's hotel room.

3. How does Sobakevitch speak about the people with whom Tchitchikov has become friends?

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

5. Why is Plyushkin so miserable?

6. Why does Tchitchikov decide to try his scheme on Manilov even though he has just met him?

7. Why does Tchitchikov think Nozdroyov would be a good person to buy dead souls from?

8. What happens when Tchitchikov asks the clerk to complete his sales?

9. How do the people at the police captain's house treat Tchitchikov at the end of Part 1, Chapter 7?

10. How does Madame Korobotcha react when Tchitchikov wants to buy her dead souls?

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