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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 3 (pages 39-60).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During what time does Dead Souls take place?
(a) The 1500s.
(b) The 1400s.
(c) The 1800s.
(d) The 1900s.

2. What is the name of the town that Tchitchikov visits at the beginning of the novel?
(a) F.
(b) S.
(c) T.
(d) N.

3. What is Tchitchikov's first name?
(a) Pavel.
(b) Anton.
(c) Varlam.
(d) Ivan.

4. What is the name of Madame Korobotcha's servant?
(a) Anna.
(b) Fenya.
(c) Darya.
(d) Liza.

5. What does Madame Korobotcha have pictures of on the walls?
(a) Birds.
(b) Greek gods.
(c) Women.
(d) Landscapes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many of the servants of Madame Korobotcha died?

2. What does Tchitchikov often say about Petrushka?

3. Why does Manilov sell Tchitchikov his dead souls?

4. What talent of the governor's impresses Tchitchikov?

5. What hobby does Petrushka enjoy?

(see the answer key)

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