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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 Khlestakov say he has never been so much in his life?
(a) Hungry.
(b) Thirsty.
(c) Angry.
(d) Hateful.

2. What game does Khlestakov say he wants to play?
(a) Cards.
(b) Snooker.
(c) Billiards.
(d) Scrabble.

3. What does the Governor say Bobchinsky is sprawling like?
(a) A lobster.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A seagull.
(d) A gorilla.

4. Who does the Governor say it is his duty to assist?
(a) Everyone.
(b) Government officials.
(c) People in trouble.
(d) Strangers in town.

5. What does the Governor ask is ready?
(a) His suit.
(b) Dinner.
(c) The cab.
(d) Breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of the fish they ate for dinner?

2. What does Klestakov ask the Servant for?

3. What is the name of the Governor's daughter?

4. Who does the Servant say sent him up?

5. What does the governor take instead of his hat?

Short Essay Questions

1. Summarize the play.

2. How do the Mayor and Anna react to Osip telling them that his master likes to hear that he is treated well?

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

4. What does Osip tell Khlestakov about the Landlord?

5. What do the officials think is the best way to handle the Inspector?

6. Why does the Mayor say Anna should be ashamed?

7. What does Khlestakov say in his letter?

8. What does Khlestakov tell Anna?

9. How does Khlestakov tease the Inspector of Schools?

10. How does Khlestakov react when Maria tells him he has gone too far?

(see the answer keys)

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