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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 3 (pages 296- 331).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Nozdroyov, why does Derebin's aunt leave her property to him?
(a) Her son married a serf.
(b) Her children died.
(c) Derebin was better to her than her own son was.
(d) She had no children.

2. What hobby does Petrushka enjoy?
(a) Reading and writing.
(b) Acting in plays.
(c) Collecting coins.
(d) Playing cricket.

3. What type of pest does Tchitchikov see on the clock in Plyushkin's house?
(a) A roach.
(b) A fly.
(c) An ant.
(d) A spider.

4. What color is Sofia's house?
(a) Brown.
(b) Orange.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Red.

5. How many children does Plyushkin's wife give him?
(a) Three.
(b) Two.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why could Tchitchikov not be Captain Kopeykin?

2. What is the name of Madame Korobotcha's servant?

3. Where does Tchitchikov go to work as soon as his schooling is over?

4. What does Sofia argue with Anna about?

5. What does the narrator compare Russia to?

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