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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why could Tchitchikov not be Captain Kopeykin?
(a) Tchitchikov is not missing limbs.
(b) Tchitchikov is much too young.
(c) Tchitchikov is too short.
(d) Tchitchikov's skin is too light.

2. How long does it take Tchitchikov to get to the general's house?
(a) 1 hour.
(b) Half an hour.
(c) 2 hours.
(d) 10 minutes.

3. Why does Andrey leave the general's house?
(a) He feels neglected.
(b) The general's daughter tells him to leave.
(c) He finds out that the general's daughter is engaged.
(d) He realizes he forgot to turn off the stove.

4. What is the one physical flaw of the general's daughter?
(a) She is too plump.
(b) She is too thin.
(c) She has gray hair.
(d) She is too short.

5. What does everything at the general's house smell like?
(a) Cut grass.
(b) Sawdust.
(c) Cinnamon.
(d) Oil paint.

6. How much money does Vassilyevitch have?
(a) 1 billion rubles.
(b) 800,000 rubles.
(c) 3 million rubles.
(d) 10 million rubles.

7. How old is Andrey when he goes away to school?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 9.
(d) 8.

8. What color is Sofia's house?
(a) Orange.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

9. What is the relationship between Platon and Skudronzhoglo?
(a) Brothers-in-law.
(b) Father and son.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Uncle and nephew.

10. What does Tchitchikov tell Andrey he is missing?
(a) Proper control of his serfs.
(b) The right tools to keep up his land.
(c) A best friend.
(d) A wife.

11. What is Andrey's job?
(a) Clergyman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Collegiate secretary.

12. How much money does Tchitchikov want to pay for the land he buys?
(a) 10,000 rubles.
(b) 1,000 rubles.
(c) 50,000 rubles.
(d) 25,000 rubles.

13. What are the names of Anna's dogs?
(a) Scarlet and Ivana.
(b) Fluffy and Alice.
(c) Bambi and Butterbean.
(d) Adele and Potpourri.

14. How does Nozdroyov react when he realizes the men of town want to ask him about Tchitchikov?
(a) He is excited.
(b) He is afraid.
(c) He is reluctant.
(d) He is unsure.

15. Why does Sofia begin to defend herself to Anna?
(a) Sofia feels like Anna thinks she has a crush on Tchitchikov.
(b) Anna tells Sofia that her outfit is out of style.
(c) Sofia does not want Anna to know that she is in love with Manilov.
(d) Anna accuses Sofia of trying to buy dead souls.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Platon plan to be entertained?

2. What does Tchitchikov compare his life to when introducing himself to the general?

3. How many Corinthian columns are outside the general's house?

4. How much money is Tchitchikov given when he gets out of prison?

5. What does Andrey wear most of the time?

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