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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Nose.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Kovalev use to hide the fact he has no nose?
(a) A pillow.
(b) A handkerchief.
(c) A mask.
(d) A scarf.

2. Which word best describes Ivan's aunt's personality?
(a) Timid.
(b) Depressive.
(c) Good humored.
(d) Dominant.

3. What does Ivan tell the courts that Nikiforovich intends to do to his property?
(a) Steal his carpets.
(b) Break his windows.
(c) Set it alight.
(d) Con him out of it.

4. Who viists Ivanovich immediately after the court case?
(a) The Judge.
(b) The Mayor.
(c) Nikiforovich.
(d) The Police Chief.

5. What does Ivan's aunt want him to do?
(a) Organize his mother's funeral.
(b) Resign from the army.
(c) Pay for a doctor.
(d) Marry a rich women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nikiforovich build in this story?

2. What does Nikiforovich call Ivan when he asks for his gun?

3. What is the name of the bridge from which Ivan drops the nose?

4. What rank is Ivan promoted to after eleven years?

5. Who brings Nikiforovich to the party?

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