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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: Chapter 11 (pages 219- 251).

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What color is the government building where Tchitchikov has to complete his dead soul sale?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Gray.
(d) White.

3. How many of the servants of Madame Korobotcha died?
(a) 86.
(b) 18.
(c) 112.
(d) 3.

4. How have many of Sobakevitch's souls died?
(a) Old age.
(b) They were slaughtered.
(c) Starvation.
(d) A farm accident.

5. How long does it take Tchitchikov to prepare the paperwork for the official purchase of his dead souls?
(a) 3 hours.
(b) 15 minutes.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 90 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes into Nozdroyov's house looking for him?

2. Why does Captain Kopeykin become angry and disappear?

3. How old does Plyushkin say he is?

4. What happens to Tchitchikov's partner in crime from the customs office?

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

(see the answer key)

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