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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 1 (pages 255- 285).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the women of N. often use as visiting cards?
(a) Napkins.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Their husbands' business cards.
(d) Void checks.

2. What is the name of the woman Andrey wants to marry?
(a) Ulinka.
(b) Violetta.
(c) Tekla.
(d) Oxana.

3. What distinguishable characteristic does the narrator point out about the women of N?
(a) They like to argue.
(b) They take unusual care in their word choices.
(c) They will not speak unless spoken to.
(d) They wash their clothes very often.

4. Who tries to convince Andrey not to leave his job?
(a) His father.
(b) His cousin.
(c) His brother.
(d) His uncle.

5. Nozdroyov tells Tchitchikov he can have his dead souls free if he buys what from him?
(a) A stallion.
(b) A chaise.
(c) A coat.
(d) A diamond ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Andrey's housekeeper fond of?

2. Who does Andrey think Tchitchikov is when first meeting him?

3. How many sleepless nights does Madame Korobotcha spend worrying about being cheated?

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

5. What subject is the postmaster interested in?

(see the answer key)

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