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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. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?
(a) Pocket watch.
(b) Shoes.
(c) A necklace.
(d) A dog.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the beautiful girl Tchitchikov bumps his chaise into?

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

3. Which horse does Selifan become angry with?

4. With whom does Plyushkin's eldest daughter run off?

5. During what time does Dead Souls take place?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Tchitchikov's hotel room.

4. How does the narrator describe Nozdroyov's character?

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

6. How does Tchitchikov end up at Madame Korobotcha's house?

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

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

9. Why does Petrushka smell bad?

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

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