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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 9 (pages 181- 199).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sofia say is no longer in style?
(a) Empire waists.
(b) Flounces.
(c) Checks.
(d) Festoons.

2. Who comes into Nozdroyov's house looking for him?
(a) His drug dealer.
(b) His servant.
(c) A priest.
(d) The police-captain.

3. What is the name of Plyushkin's eldest daughter?
(a) Susanna.
(b) Lena.
(c) Zhanna.
(d) Alexandra.

4. What piece of furniture is unfinished in Manilov's study?
(a) Rugs.
(b) Armchairs.
(c) Tapestries.
(d) Desk.

5. How are most of the women of N shaped?
(a) They are plump.
(b) They are very skinny.
(c) They are tall.
(d) They are short.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whose house is Tchitchikov banned?

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

3. How many dead souls does Plyushkin own?

4. How much does the president believe a good steward costs?

5. What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball?

(see the answer key)

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