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

2. What type of pest does Tchitchikov see on the clock in Plyushkin's house?
(a) A roach.
(b) A spider.
(c) A fly.
(d) An ant.

3. Where does Tchitchikov plan to go when he leaves Manilov's house?
(a) To see the police master.
(b) To church.
(c) To see Sobakevitch.
(d) Back to the hotel.

4. What is the name of Plyushkin's eldest daughter?
(a) Zhanna.
(b) Lena.
(c) Alexandra.
(d) Susanna.

5. How many children does Plyushkin's wife give him?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. About what time is it when Tchitchikov wakes up when he spends the night at Madame Korobotcha's?

2. What piece of furniture is unfinished in Manilov's study?

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

4. What does Tchitchikov ask the servant at the hotel about?

5. Whom does Tchitchikov tell Sobakevitch he likes the most of everyone he has met?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Madame Korobotcha's house.

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

3. Describe Plyushkin's appearance.

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

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

6. Why does the narrator not go into detail about Selifan?

7. Why do the people of N. take such an interest in Tchitchikov?

8. Why does Petrushka smell bad?

9. Why does become Nozdroyov become angry with Tchitchikov and attacks him?

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

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