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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nozdroyov tell everyone at the police chief's ball?
(a) That Tchitchikov is already married.
(b) That Tchitchikov consorts with criminals.
(c) That Tchitchikov deals in dead souls.
(d) That Tchitchikov killed all of his serfs.

2. For what is Nozdroyov arrested?
(a) Hiring a prostitute.
(b) Beating a man.
(c) Selling drugs.
(d) Public drunkenness.

3. In Part 1, Chapter 8, why do people become more attracted to Tchitchikov?
(a) They think he is a millionaire.
(b) They find out that he is poor.
(c) They feel sorry for him.
(d) They want to find him a girlfriend.

4. Where does Tchitchikov meet with Nozdroyov in Part 1: Chapter 4?
(a) A tavern.
(b) Church.
(c) In the forest.
(d) A government function.

5. How are most of the women of N shaped?
(a) They are short.
(b) They are tall.
(c) They are very skinny.
(d) They are plump.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the girl Tchitchikov runs into with his chaise turn out to be?

2. What do Tchitchikov's new friends promise to help him do?

3. What design is the wallpaper at Madame Korobotcha's estate?

4. What color is the ribbon tied around the paperwork documenting Manilov's serfs?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Tchitchikov asks the clerk to complete his sales?

2. Why does Tchitchikov need to go to the government building?

3. How does the narrator describe Nozdroyov's character?

4. How does Tchitchikov make himself feel better about not going after the young girl he meets?

5. What does Nozdroyov do when he arrives at the ball?

6. How does Tchitchikov feel when looking at his list of acquired souls?

7. How does Sobakevitch speak about the people with whom Tchitchikov has become friends?

8. Why does become Nozdroyov become angry with Tchitchikov and attacks him?

9. Why is Plyushkin so miserable?

10. Why does Tchitchikov decide to try his scheme on Manilov even though he has just met him?

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