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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do townspeople worry will happen with Tchitchikov's new souls?
(a) They will be immoral.
(b) They will be impossible to feed.
(c) They will be lazy.
(d) They will revolt.

2. What does Petrushka do for Tchitchikov?
(a) He is the cook.
(b) He is the bellhop.
(c) He is the footman.
(d) He is the coachman.

3. What does the lieutenant from Ryazan love?
(a) Rings.
(b) Boots.
(c) Coats.
(d) Hats.

4. What game does Tchitchikov and Nozdroyov play?
(a) Backgammon.
(b) Draughts.
(c) Chess.
(d) Russian roulette.

5. What color is the ribbon tied around the paperwork documenting Manilov's serfs?
(a) Red.
(b) Pink.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

6. Who does the president have in mind to look after Tchitchikov's peasants?
(a) Vadik Cherlina.
(b) Pyotr Samoylovich.
(c) Filet Rusakov.
(d) Adrian Dauksza.

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

8. How old is the beautiful girl Tchitchikov bumps his chaise into?
(a) 14.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

9. How does Tchitchikov respond when Sobakevitch agrees to sell his dead souls?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He is paranoid.
(c) He is shocked.
(d) He is thrilled.

10. Where does the president invite Tchitchikov and Manilov?
(a) To his home.
(b) To a tavern.
(c) To a play.
(d) To the police-chief's home.

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

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

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

14. How many souls does Plyushkin own?
(a) More than 3,000.
(b) More than 800.
(c) More than 500.
(d) More than 1,000.

15. What does Nozdroyov reveal to Tchitchikov in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) He has a drinking problem.
(b) He never finished school.
(c) He has gambled away a lot of money.
(d) He has been cheating on his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sobakevitch's wife?

2. How many stories does the government building have?

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

4. What day of the week does Tchitchikov bathe?

5. What is painted on Madame Korobotcha's clock?

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