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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Tchitchikov compare his life to when introducing himself to the general?
(a) A chaise led by wolves.
(b) A horse locked in a stable.
(c) A ship in stormy seas.
(d) A Greek god.

2. Who does the man selling his land to Tchitchikov refuse to ask for money?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His mother.
(c) His son.
(d) His neighbor.

3. What does the general serve Tchitchikov for dinner?
(a) Cabbage soup.
(b) Buttered bread.
(c) Lamb.
(d) Baked potatoes.

4. What do customs officials give Tchitchikov out of the kindness of their hearts when he gets out of prison?
(a) Soup.
(b) Shoes.
(c) Chocolate.
(d) A comb.

5. Who does Andrey think Tchitchikov is when first meeting him?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A government official.
(c) A tax collector.
(d) A criminal.

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

7. Why does Tchitchikov really want to buy dead souls?
(a) To impress a woman.
(b) To be able to purchase land.
(c) To practice black magic.
(d) To give as gifts.

8. From whose house is Tchitchikov banned?
(a) Manilov.
(b) The governor.
(c) The president.
(d) The city clerk.

9. Tchitchikov tells Skudronzhoglo he has never met anyone as what as him?
(a) Angry.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Careless.
(d) Intelligent.

10. According to Nozdroyov, why does Derebin's aunt leave her property to him?
(a) Derebin was better to her than her own son was.
(b) Her children died.
(c) Her son married a serf.
(d) She had no children.

11. What do the men of N start to think Tchitchikov is?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A spy.
(c) A German.
(d) A wanted criminal.

12. Who believes Tchitchikov is Captain Kopeykin?
(a) The police chief.
(b) Anna and Sofia.
(c) The postmaster.
(d) The governor.

13. What does Tchitchikov tell the general that Andrey is writing about?
(a) Generals in the war of 1812.
(b) European fashion trends.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) 16th century sonnets.

14. Where do all the townspeople meet at the end of Part 1, Chapter 9?
(a) At the governor's house.
(b) The police chief's house.
(c) The government building.
(d) In the hotel lobby.

15. Who is the man that sells Tchitchikov his land?
(a) Hlobuev.
(b) Vova.
(c) Melor.
(d) Feofan.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do Anna and Sofia think is helping Tchitchikov with his plan?

2. How many bottles of champagne does Tchitchikov drink with the man he buys land from?

3. Where is Tchitchikov when he runs into Vassilyevitch?

4. What color dressing gown is the general wearing when Tchitchikov first visits him?

5. How many houses are on the land Tchitchikov buys?

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