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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Two: Chapter 2 (pages 286 - 295).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Nozdroyov been doing when he meets with Tchitchikov?
(a) Riding his horse.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Praying.

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

3. Where does Tchitchikov plan to go when he leaves Manilov's house?
(a) To see Sobakevitch.
(b) To see the police master.
(c) Back to the hotel.
(d) To church.

4. How far away is the general's house from Andrey's house?
(a) 7 miles.
(b) 10 miles.
(c) 13 miles.
(d) 1 mile.

5. Who arrives in N at the start of Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) Plyushkin.
(b) Madame Korobotcha.
(c) Tyentyetnikov.
(d) Sobakevitch.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nozdroyov try to get Tchitchikov to buy?

2. How much does Tchitchikov speculate the beautiful young woman's dowry is?

3. What does everything at the general's house smell like?

4. What color are Manilov's eyes?

5. Why does Tchitchikov really want to buy dead souls?

(see the answer key)

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