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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 Anna say she has to do before she leaves?
(a) Pin her scarf.
(b) Read the newspaper.
(c) Send a telegram.
(d) Write a letter.

2. What has Derzhimorda gone off in?
(a) A police car.
(b) A cab.
(c) An ambulance.
(d) A fire engine.

3. What newspaper does the Postmaster say some letters are more edifying than?
(a) The St. Petersburg Chronicle.
(b) The Perm Times.
(c) The Moscow Gazette.
(d) The Moscow Observer.

4. What does Osip say is in his belly?
(a) A racket.
(b) A monster.
(c) A storm.
(d) An earthquake.

5. What does Anna say Khlestakov must have found unpleasant?
(a) Walking.
(b) Eating.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Traveling.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of shop does Khlestakov want to get credit in?

2. What does Khlestovov think about selling?

3. Who has the Governor been accused of beating up?

4. What does Anna tell Dawdling she wants?

5. What does the Governor say he was dreaming of the night before?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story do Dobchinksky and Bobchinsky tell?

2. How does Khlestakov tease the Inspector of Schools?

3. Why does Khlestakov refuse the Mayor's offer of better accommodation?

4. Why do the officials leave the house?

5. Why does Khlestakov want Osip to bring him a pen and paper?

6. Why is Anna angry with Maria?

7. Why does Khlestakov say he wants to borrow money from the Judge?

8. How did Khlestakov lose all of his money?

9. Why are the Merchants angry at the Mayor?

10. Why does Khlestakov say he is traveling?

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