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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 Tchitchikov notice about the peasant houses leading up to Sobakevitch's house?
(a) They are well-built.
(b) They are ugly.
(c) They are falling apart.
(d) They are small.

2. What does Plyushkin wish he had given Tchitchikov after he leaves?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) A loaf of bread.
(c) A dozen eggs.
(d) A pocket watch.

3. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?
(a) 3,000 rubles.
(b) 8,000 rubles.
(c) 10,000 rubles.
(d) 1,000 rubles.

4. For how much does Sobakevitch finally agree to sell his dead souls?
(a) 75 rubles.
(b) 20 rubles.
(c) 10.5 rubles.
(d) 2.5 rubles.

5. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?
(a) N.
(b) T.
(c) F.
(d) S.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Tchitchikov meet with Nozdroyov in Part 1: Chapter 4?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 8, why do people become more attracted to Tchitchikov?

3. What talent of the governor's impresses Tchitchikov?

4. How old does Plyushkin say he is?

5. What does Nozdroyov tell his servants to do to Tchitchikov?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Describe Plyushkin's appearance.

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

6. Why does Tchitchikov need to go to the government building?

7. How does Tchitchikov spend his first day in N?

8. Why does Petrushka smell bad?

9. Describe Madame Korobotcha's house.

10. Describe Tchitchikov's hotel room.

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