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

2. How far does Manilov say his house is from town?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 2 miles.
(c) 25 miles.
(d) 30 miles.

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

4. What is Tchitchikov's most attractive feature?
(a) His cheekbones.
(b) His chin.
(c) His nose.
(d) His eyes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Tchitchikov tell Sobakevitch he likes the most of everyone he has met?

2. How old is Manilov's youngest child?

3. What piece of furniture is unfinished in Manilov's study?

4. What is Tchitchikov's first name?

5. What color is the government building where Tchitchikov has to complete his dead soul sale?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the narrator not go into detail about Selifan?

2. Why does Petrushka smell bad?

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

4. Why does Manilov decide to sell his dead souls to Tchitchikov?

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

6. How does Tchitchikov end up at Madame Korobotcha's house?

7. Why is Plyushkin so miserable?

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

9. What does Tchitchikov see as he approaches Sobakevitch's house?

10. Describe Tchitchikov's hotel room.

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