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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Khlestakov think people call him?

2. What does Khlestakov say he likes?

3. What does Khlastakov say Marya's lips are better than?

4. Who does Klestakov say was a little shorter the previous day?

5. What does the Governor say has turned into a queer place?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is a soliloquy? When and why is it used? How does Gogol use soliloquies in his play?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Gogol's life and career. What else did Gogol write and what similarities does his other work share with the Government Inspector? In what way are his life and personality reflected in his work?

Essay Topic 3

How does Gogol structure the play? In what way is the play structured differently from other plays? How does the play's structure contribute to the play's themes and humor?

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