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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 6 (pages 111- 133).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the townspeople interested in Tchitchikov?
(a) He is rich.
(b) He is strong.
(c) He is good looking.
(d) He is new.

2. What do Tchitchikov and Selifan hear while traveling in the rain that makes them realize they have reached a village?
(a) A singing bird.
(b) A meowing cat.
(c) A braying mule.
(d) A barking dog.

3. What does Tchitchikov notice about the peasant houses leading up to Sobakevitch's house?
(a) They are well-built.
(b) They are small.
(c) They are falling apart.
(d) They are ugly.

4. What does Sobakevitch tell Tchitchikov about Plyushkin?
(a) He is effeminate.
(b) He is poor.
(c) He is cruel.
(d) He is a thief.

5. What does Madame Korobotcha complain about to Tchitchikov?
(a) Her terrible servants.
(b) Her insomnia.
(c) Her drinking problem.
(d) Her animals that will not breed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What design is the wallpaper at Madame Korobotcha's estate?

2. Who is Nozdroyov with when he meets with Tchitchikov?

3. What color are Manilov's eyes?

4. Which horse does Selifan become angry with?

5. With whom does Plyushkin's eldest daughter run off?

(see the answer key)

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