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Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov arrives in the provincial town of NN. He begins to actively get acquainted with all the first persons of the city - the governor, vice-governor, prosecutor, chairman of the chamber, etc. Soon, he is invited to the governor's reception, where he also gets acquainted with the landowners. After about a week of acquaintances and receptions, he visits the village of the landowner Manilov. In a conversation, he says that he is interested in the "dead souls" of the peasants, who appear according to the census as still alive. Manilov is surprised, but to please his new friend, he gives them to him for free. Chichikov goes to the next landowner Sobakevich, but loses his way and stops by the landowner Korobochka. He makes her the same offer, Box in doubt, but still decides to sell him his dead souls. Then he meets Nozdryov, who refuses to sell them to him, behaves cheekily, and almost even beats Chichikov for refusing to play checkers with him. Finally, he gets to Sobakevich, who agrees to sell his "dead souls", and also talks about the stingy neighbor - Plyushkin, whose peasants are dying like flies. Chichikov, of course, calls in Plushkin and negotiates with him about the sale a large number shower. The next day, he draws up all the purchased souls, except for the Korobochkins. In the city, everyone thinks that he is a millionaire, because they think that he buys living people. Girls begin to pay attention to him, and he falls in love with the governor's daughter. Nozdryov begins to tell everyone that Chichikov is a swindler, but they do not believe him, but then Korobochka arrives and asks everyone in the city how much dead souls are. Now more people they believe that he is a swindler, and even trying to kidnap the daughter of the governor. Then the prosecutor suddenly dies, and the inhabitants again think that Chichikov is involved. He quickly leaves, and we find out that he is really a scammer who was going to pawn " dead Souls to the bank, and after receiving the money, hide.

Summary (detailed by chapter)

ChapterI

A gentleman arrived at the hotel in the provincial city of NN in a beautiful britzka. Neither handsome, but not bad, neither fat, nor thin, nor old, but no longer young. His name was Pavel Ivanovich Chichikov. Nobody noticed his arrival. He had two servants with him - the coachman Selifan and the footman Petrushka. Selifan was short and in a sheepskin coat, while Petrushka was young, looked about thirty, and had a stern face at first glance. As soon as the master moved into the chambers, he immediately went to dinner. They served cabbage soup with puff pastries, sausage with cabbage, and pickles.

While everything was being brought, the guest forced the servant to tell everything about the tavern, its owner, how much income they receive. Then he found out who was the governor in the city, who was the chairman, what were the names of noble landowners, how many servants they had, how far from the city their estates were located, and all that nonsense. After resting in his room, he went to explore the city. He seemed to like everything. And stone houses covered with yellow paint, and signs on them. Many of them bore the name of a tailor named Arshavsky. On the gambling houses was written "And here is the institution."

The next day the guest paid visits. I wanted to express my respect to the governor, vice-governor, prosecutor, chairman of the chamber, head of state-owned factories and other city dignitaries. In conversations, he knew how to flatter everyone, and he himself occupied a rather modest position. He said almost nothing about himself, except superficially. He said that he had seen and experienced a lot in his lifetime, had suffered in the service, had enemies, everything was like everyone else. Now he wants, finally, to choose a place to live, and, having arrived in the city, he wanted first of all to testify his respect to the “first” of its inhabitants.

By evening, he was already invited to the governor's reception. There he joined the men, who, like him, were somewhat plump. Then he met the courteous landowners Manilov and Sobakevich. Both invited him to see their estates. Manilov was a man with surprisingly sweet eyes, which he squinted every time. He immediately said that Chichikov simply had to come to his village, which was only fifteen miles from the city outpost. Sobakevich was more reserved and had a clumsy look. He only said dryly that he, too, was inviting a guest to his place.

The next day Chichikov was at the police chief's dinner. In the evening they played whist. There he met the broken landowner Nozdrev, who, after a couple of phrases, switched to "you". And so for several days in a row. The guest almost did not visit the hotel, but only came to spend the night. He knew how to please everyone in the city, and the officials were pleased with his arrival.

ChapterII

After about a week of traveling for dinners and evenings, Chichikov decided to visit his new acquaintances, the landowners Manilov and Sobakevich. It was decided to start with Manilov. The purpose of the visit was not just to see the village of the landowner, but also to propose one "serious" business. He took the coachman Selifan with him, and Petrushka was ordered to stay in the room, guarding the suitcases. A few words about these two servants. They were ordinary serfs. Petrusha wore somewhat wide robes, which he got from his master's shoulder. He had large lips and a nose. By nature, he was silent, loved to read and rarely went to the bathhouse, which is why he was recognizable by the ambergris. The coachman Selifan was the opposite of a footman.

On the way to Manilov, Chichikov did not miss the opportunity to get acquainted with the surrounding houses and forests. The Manilov estate stood on a hillock, it was bare all around, only in the distance could be seen Pine forest. A little lower there was a pond and many log huts. The hero counted them about two hundred. The owner greeted him warmly. There was something strange about Manilow. Despite the fact that his eyes were sweet as sugar, after a couple of minutes of conversation with him there was nothing more to talk about. Deathly boredom emanated from him. There are people who love to eat heartily, or are fond of music, greyhounds, this one was not fond of anything. He had been reading one book for two years.

His wife was not far behind him. She was fond of playing the piano, French and knitting every little thing. So, for example, for her husband's birthday, she prepared a beaded case for a toothpick. Their sons were also called strangely: Themistoclus and Alkid. After dinner, the guest said that he wanted to talk to Manilov about a very important matter. Heb went to the office. There Chichikov asked the owner how many dead peasants he had since the last revision. He did not know, but sent the clerk to clarify. Chichikov admitted that he was buying the "dead souls" of peasants, who are listed as alive in the census. Manilov at first thought that the guest was joking, but he was absolutely serious. They agreed that Manilov would give him what he needed even without money, if it did not violate the law in any way. After all, he will not take money for souls that are no longer there. And I don't want to lose a new friend.

ChapterIII

In the cart, Chichikov was already counting his profit. Selifan, meanwhile, took care of the horses. There was thunder, then another, and then it began to rain like buckets. Selifan pulled something against the rain and sped off the horses. He was a little drunk, so he couldn't remember how many turns they made on the road. In addition, they did not know exactly how to get to the village of Sobakevich. As a result, the britzka left the road and drove through the open field. Luckily, they heard the barking of dogs and rolled up to a small house. The hostess herself opened the gate for them, welcomed them cordially, and left them to spend the night.

It was an elderly woman in a cap. To all questions about the surrounding landowners, in particular about Sobakevich, she answered that she did not know who it was. She listed some other names, but Chichikov did not know them. In the morning, the guest assessed the peasant houses with a glance and concluded that everything was in abundance. The hostess's name was Korobochka Nastasya Petrovna. He decided to talk to her about buying up " dead souls". She said that the deal seems to be profitable, but doubtful, she needs to think, ask the price.

Chichikov then got angry and compared her to a mongrel. He said that he was already thinking about buying household products from her, but now he won’t. Although he lied, but the phrase had an effect. Nastasya Petrovna agreed to sign a power of attorney to make a bill of sale. He brought his documents and stamped paper. The deed is done, he and Selifan got ready to go. The box gave them a girl as a conductor, and on that they parted. At the tavern, Chichikov rewarded the girl with a copper penny.

ChapterIV

Chichikov dined at the tavern, the horses rested. We were going to go further in search of Sobakevich's estate. By the way, the neighboring landowners whispered to him that the old woman knew both Manilov and Sobakevich very well. Then two people drove up to the tavern. In one of them Chichikov recognized Nozdryov, a broken landowner whom he had recently met. He immediately rushed to hug him, introduced him to his son-in-law and invited him to his place.

It turned out that he was driving from the fair, where he not only played to the nines, but also drank an unmeasured amount of champagne. But then I met my son-in-law. He took it from there. Nozdryov was from that category of people who make a fuss around themselves. He easily got acquainted with people, switched to "you", immediately sat down to drink with them and play cards. He played cards dishonestly, so he was often beaten. Nozdryov's wife died, leaving two children, whom the reveler did not care about. Wherever Nozdryov visited, there were adventures. Either the gendarmes took him in public, or not unreasonably pushed out by their own friends. And he was from the breed of those who could spoil their neighbor for no reason.

The son-in-law, at the behest of Nozdryov, also went with them. For two hours they examined the village of the landowner, and then went to the estate. At dinner, the host strove to get the guest drunk, but Chichikov managed to pour the drink into a vat of soup. Then he insisted on playing cards, but the guest refused this too. Chichikov spoke to him about his "business", that is, the redemption of the souls of dead peasants, because of which Nozdryov called him a real swindler and ordered not to feed his horses. Chichikov already regretted his arrival, but there was nothing left to do but spend the night here.

In the morning the owner again offered to play cards, this time for "souls". Chichikov refused, but agreed to play checkers. Nozdryov, as always, cheated, so the game had to be interrupted. Because the guest refused to bring the game to the end, Nozdryov called his guys and ordered to beat him. But Chichikov was lucky this time too. A carriage rolled up to the estate, someone in a semi-military frock coat got out of it. It was a police captain who had come to inform the owner that he was on trial for beating the landowner Maksimov. Chichikov did not listen to the end, but sat down in his britzka and ordered Selifan to drive out of here.

ChapterV

Chichikov looked back at the village of Nozdryov all the way and was afraid. Along the way, they met a carriage with two ladies: one is elderly, and the other is young and unusually beautiful. This did not escape Chichikov's eyes, and all the way he thought about the young stranger. However, these thoughts left him as soon as he noticed the village of Sobakevich. The village was quite large, but a little awkward, like the owner himself. In the middle stood a huge house with a mezzanine in the style of military settlements.

Sobakevich received him, as he was supposed to, and led him into the living room, decorated with portraits of generals. When Chichikov tried, as usual, to flatter and start a pleasant conversation, it turned out that Sobakevich could not stand all these chairmen, police chiefs, governors and other swindlers. He considers them fools and Christ-sellers. Of all, he liked the prosecutor the most, and he, according to him, was a pig.

Sobakevich's wife invited him to the table. The table was laid abundantly. As it turned out, the owner loved to eat with all his heart, which distinguished him from the neighboring landowner Plyushkin. When Chichikov asked who this Plyushkin was and where he lived, Sobakevich recommended not to know him. After all, he has eight hundred souls, and eats worse than a shepherd. And yes, people are dropping like flies. Chichikov spoke to the owner about "dead souls." We bargained for a long time, but we came to a consensus. We decided tomorrow in the city to settle matters with the bill of sale, but to keep the deal a secret. Chichikov went to Plyushkin by detours so that Sobakevich would not see him.

ChapterVI

Swaying in his britzka, he reached a log pavement, behind which stretched dilapidated and dilapidated houses. Finally, the master's house appeared, a long and decrepit castle that looked like an invalid. It was evident that the house had endured more than one bad weather, the plaster was crumbling in places, only two of all the windows were open, and the rest were boarded up with shutters. And only the old garden behind the house somehow refreshed this picture.

Soon someone showed up. From the outlines, Chichikov thought it was a housekeeper, since the silhouette had a woman's bonnet and cap, as well as keys in a belt. In the end, it turned out that it was Plyushkin himself. Chichikov could not understand how the landowner of such a large village had turned into such a thing. He was terribly old, dressed in everything dirty and decrepit. If Chichikov had met this man somewhere on the street, he would have thought that he was a beggar. In fact, Plyushkin was incredibly wealthy, and with age he turned into a terrible miser.

When they entered the house, the guest was stunned by the surroundings. There was an incredible mess, chairs piled on top of each other, around the cobwebs and a lot of small pieces of paper, a broken arm of the chair, some kind of liquid in a glass with three flies. In a word, the situation was appalling. Plyushkin had almost a thousand souls at his disposal, and he walked around the village, picked up all sorts of rubbish and dragged it home. But once he was just an economical owner.

The landowner's wife has died. Eldest daughter jumped out to marry a cavalryman and left. Since then Plyushkin cursed her. He himself began to take care of the household. The son went to the army, and youngest daughter died. When his son lost at cards, the landowner cursed him too, and did not give him a penny. He drove the governess and the French teacher away. The eldest daughter somehow tried to establish relations with her father and at least get something from him, but nothing came of it. The merchants who came for the goods also could not agree with him.

Chichikov was even afraid to offer him anything and did not know which way to approach him. Although the owner invited him to sit down, he said that he would not feed him. Then the conversation turned to the high mortality of peasants. This is what Chichikov needed. Then he told about his "case". Together with the fugitives, about two hundred souls were gathered. The old man agreed to give a power of attorney for the bill of sale. With grief in half, a clean piece of paper was found and the deal was finalized. Chichikov refused tea and went to town in good spirits.

ChapterVII

Chichikov, having slept, realized that he had neither more nor less, but already four hundred souls, so it was time to act. He prepared a list of people who were once alive, thought, walked, felt, and then went to the civil chamber. On the way I met Manilov. He embraced him, then handed him a rolled-up paper, and together they went to the office of the chairman, Ivan Antonovich. Despite a good acquaintance, Chichikov nevertheless “shove” him something. Sobakevich was also here.

Chichikov provided a letter from Plyushkin and added that there should be another attorney from the landowner Korobochka. The chairman promised to do everything. Chichikov asked him to put an end to everything as soon as possible, because he wanted to leave the next day. Ivan Antonovich quickly managed, wrote everything down and brought it in where it should be, and he also ordered to take half the duty from Chichikov. After, he offered to drink for the deal. Soon everyone was sitting at the table, a little tipsy, trying to persuade the guest not to leave at all, to stay in the city and get married. After the feast, Selifan and Petrushka put the host to bed, and they themselves went to the tavern.

ChapterVIII

Rumors quickly spread in the city about Chichikov's profit. For some, this raised doubts, since the owner would not sell good peasants, which means either drunkards or thieves. Some thought about the difficulties of moving so many peasants, they were afraid of a rebellion. But for Chichikov, everything worked out in the best way. They began to say that he was a millionaire. The inhabitants of the city liked him anyway, and now they completely fell in love with the guest, so much so that they did not want to let him go.

The ladies idolized him. He liked the local women. They knew how to behave in society and were quite presentable. There was no vulgarity in the conversation. So, for example, instead of “I blew my nose,” they said “I relieved my nose.” Liberties on the part of men were not allowed, and if they met with anyone, it was only secretly. In a word, they could give odds to any metropolitan young lady. Everything was decided at the reception of the governor. There Chichikov saw a blond girl whom he had previously met in a carriage. It turned out that it was the governor's daughter. And immediately all the ladies disappeared.

He stopped looking at anyone and thought only of her. In turn, offended ladies with might and main began to say unflattering things about the guest. The situation was aggravated by the sudden appearance of Nozdryov, who publicly announced that Chichikov was a swindler and that he was hunting " dead souls". But since everyone knew the absurdity and deceitful nature of Nozdryov, they did not believe him. Chichikov, feeling uncomfortable, left early. While he was tormented by insomnia, another trouble was being prepared for him. Nastasya Petrovna Korobochka arrived in the city and was already interested in how much “dead souls” are now, so as not to sell too cheap.

ChapterIX

The next morning, one "beautiful" lady ran to another lady of the same kind to tell how Chichikov bought "dead souls" from her friend Korobochka. They also have thoughts about Nozdryov. The ladies think that Chichikov started all this to get the governor's daughter, and Nozdryov is his accomplice. The ladies immediately spread the version to other friends and the city begins to discuss this topic. True, men have a different opinion. They believe that Chichikov was still interested in "dead souls."

City officials even begin to believe that Chichikov was sent for some kind of check. And there were sins behind them, so they got scared. During this period, a new governor-general had just been appointed in the province, so this was quite possible. Here, as if on purpose, the governor received two strange papers. One said that a well-known counterfeiter was wanted, who changed names, and the other - about an escaped robber.

Then everyone wondered who this Chichikov really was. After all, none of them knew for sure. They interviewed the landlords, from whom he bought the souls of the peasants, there was little sense. They tried to learn something from Selifan and Petrushka, also to no avail. Meanwhile, the governor's daughter inherited from her mother. She strictly ordered not to communicate with a dubious guest.

ChapterX

The situation in the city became so tense that many officials began to lose weight from the experience. Everyone decided to meet with the police chief to confer. It was believed that Chichikov was Captain Kopeikin in disguise, who had his leg and arm torn off during the campaign of 1812. When he returned from the front, his father refused to support him. Then Kopeikin decided to turn to the sovereign, went to St. Petersburg.

Due to the absence of the sovereign, the general promises to receive him, but asks to come in a few days. A few days pass, but it is not accepted again. One nobleman assures that this requires the permission of the king. Soon Kopeikin runs out of money, he is poor and starving. Then he again turns to the general, who rudely sees him off and sends him out of St. Petersburg. After some time, a gang of robbers begins to operate in the Ryazan forest. Rumor has it that this is the work of Kopeikin.

After conferring, the officials decide that Chichikov cannot be Kopeikin, because his legs and arms are intact. Nozdryov appears and tells his version. He says that he studied with Chichikov, who was already a counterfeiter then. He also says that he sold him a lot of "dead souls" and that Chichikov really intended to take away the governor's daughter, and he helped him in this. As a result, he lies so much that he himself realizes that he overdid it.

At this time, in the city, from experiences, for no reason, the prosecutor dies. Everyone blames Chichikov, but he does not know anything about this, as he suffers from flux. He is genuinely surprised that no one visits him. Nozdryov comes to him and tells everything about the fact that in the city he is considered a swindler who tried to kidnap the daughter of the governor. And also talks about the death of the prosecutor. After he leaves, Chichikov orders to pack things.

ChapterXI

The next day, Chichikov is going on the road, but for a long time he cannot leave. Now the horses are not shod, then he overslept, then the chaise was not laid. As a result, they leave, but on the way they encounter a funeral procession. They are burying the prosecutor. All the officials go to the procession, and everyone thinks about how to improve relations with the new governor-general. This is followed by a lyrical digression about Russia, its roads and buildings.

The author introduces us to the origin of Chichikov. It turns out that his parents were nobles, but he does not look much like them. From childhood, he was sent to an old relative, where he lived and studied. At parting, his father gave him parting words to always please the authorities and hang out only with the rich. At school, the hero studied mediocre, had no special talents, but was a practical fellow.

When his father died, he mortgaged his father's house and entered the service. There he tried to please the authorities in everything and even looked after the boss's ugly daughter, promised to marry. But as he received a promotion, he did not marry. Further, he changed more than one service and did not stay anywhere for a long time because of his machinations. At one time, he even participated in the capture of smugglers, with whom he himself entered into an agreement.

The idea of ​​​​buying "dead souls" came to him in Once again when everything had to start over. According to his plan, "dead souls" had to be mortgaged to the bank, and after receiving an impressive loan, to hide. Further, the author complains about the properties of the hero's nature, while he himself partly justifies him. In the finale, the chaise rushed so quickly along the road. And what Russian does not like to drive fast? The author compares the flying troika with the rushing Russia.

"Dead Souls" (chapter 6).

Test number 6.

1. How many souls did Plyushkin own?

a) more than 100; b) more than 500;

c) more than 1000; d) more than 3000.

2. What were the gates and fences of the house covered with?

a) Flowers; b) Dust;

c) Paint; d) Mold.

3. What was special about Chichikov among the old trees in the garden?

a) a flowering apple tree; b) a vine;

c) A young branch of a maple; d) a fan palm.

4. At the meeting, Chichikov mistook Plyushkin for

a) a peasant; b) a clerk; c) a judge; d) a housekeeper.

5. Plyushkin's face was

a) Tin; b) Wooden; c) Glass; d) Brick.

6. Plyushkin's eyes ran like

a) Rats; b) Mice; c) Spiders; d) Second hand.

7. How did the peasants talk about Plyushkin when he walked the streets in his village?

a) Fisherman; b) Inspector; c) Inspector; d) Thunderstorm district.

8. What fruit was on Plyushkin's bureau?

a) Pineapple; b) Lemon; c) Orange; d) Apple.

9. What kind of porcelain was in Plyushkin's room?

a) Russian; b) Chinese; c) American; d) Turkish.

10. The chandelier in the canvas bag looked like

a) Wasp's nest; b) Crow's nest;

c) A silk cocoon with a worm; d) A bag of gifts.

11. Plyushkin sent his daughter on the road

a) Money; b) Air kiss;

c) Father's blessing; d) Curse.

12. How much did Chichikov pay Plyushkin for the souls of fugitive peasants?

a) 10 rubles each; b) 1 ruble each;

c) 32 kopecks each; d) 50 rubles each.

13. What was Plyushkin going to treat Chichikov to?

a) Coffee with milk; b) Tea with crackers;

c) Egg pie; d) Lamb stomach.

14. What did Plyushkin want to give Chichikov?

a) Pocket watch; b) Carriage;

c) an inkwell; d) a flower.

"Dead Souls" (g lava 6).

Test number 7.

1. Chapter 6 opens with a digression about:

A). the beauty of the Russian language; B). about travel; IN). about greed; G). O healthy way life.

2. For whom does Chichikov first take Plyushkin?

A). for the housekeeper; B) for a peasant; IN). for the priest G). for a convict.

3. About whom it is said: “The host himself appeared at the table in a frock coat, although somewhat worn, but neat, the elbows were in order: there was no patch anywhere”?

A) about Manilov; B). about Pavel Ivanovich; IN). about Plushkin; G). About Sobakevich.

4. What is the name of Plushkin:

A). Bogdan; B). Selifan; IN). Stepan; G). Paul.

5. Once Plyushkin had a family:

A) wife, two daughters and a son; B). wife, two sons, daughter; IN). wife, son and daughter.

6. Insert missing words: Plyushkin had ___ children.

A). two; B). seven; IN). three; G). four.

7. What happened to Plushkin's wife?

A). She ran away with her lover; B). died; IN). went to her parents; D). went to a monastery.

8. What was the name of Plyushkin's maid?

A). Martha; B). Moor; IN). Matryona; G). Matilda.9. How old was Plyushkin?

A). fourth ten; B). seventh ten; IN). fifth decade.

10. Insert missing words: ".. [Plyushkin's] small eyes had not yet gone out and were running from under high-growing eyebrows, like ____."

A). Fleas; B). hares; IN). cockroaches; G). mice.11. About whom Gogol says: “.. has finally turned into some kind of hole in humanity” ?

A). About Proshka; B). About Chichikov; IN). about Plushkin; G). about Selifan.

12. Having learned about the purpose of Chichikov's visit, Plyushkin:

A). indignant;

B). fills with joy as Chichikov promises to pay for the dead souls;

IN). refuses, because he is afraid of God's punishment;

13. What was Proshka wearing when he came to the master's chambers?

A). in sandals; B). in boots; IN). in boots; G). in slippers.

14. What did Plyushkin want to treat Chichikov to?

A). Tea with crackers; B). tortilla with lamb side; IN). pancakes.

15. Does Plyushkin know the exact number of dead peasants?

A). no, that's why he sent for the clerk; B). all are included in a special piece of paper;

IN). yes, but long and painfully remembered.

16. How many dead souls has Plyushkin counted since the last revision?

A). 80; B) 120; IN). 200; G). 50.

17 . How many dead souls and runaway peasants did Chichikov acquire from Plyushkin?

A). 120; B). 700; IN). 200; G). 50.

18. What did Plyushkin decide to give Chichikov, left alone?

A). dead Souls; B). watch; IN). runaway peasants; G). cracker.

19. In what mood did Chichikov leave Plyushkin's estate?

A). in the most cheerful mood;

B). pissed off at Plyushkin's stinginess;

IN). frustrated by the degradation of man.

20. Where did Chichikov go after saying goodbye to Plyushkin?

A). to the hotel; B). to Sobakevich;

IN). to Nozdryov; G). to the governor.

"Dead Souls" (g lava 7).

Test No. 8

1. How many souls did Chichikov acquire from the landowners?

A) 100. B). 300. B). 400 g). 700.

2. What was Chichikov thinking about when he read the lists compiled by the landowners?

A). about the Russian language; B). about the Russian people;

IN). the greed of the landowners.

3. Which of the landowners deceived Chichikov by selling him a woman - Elizabeth Sparrow?

A). Plushkin; B). Sobakevich; IN). Nozdrev; G). box;

4. Why did Chichikov decide to write the lists himself, which had to be submitted to the serf expedition?

A). so as not to pay anything we will sing;

B). to make everything look beautiful;

IN). the lists written by the landlords are carelessly compiled.

5. Insert a missing word: “The incorruptible heads of the priests ____ protruded from the windows of the second and third floors and at the same moment hid again.”

A). Fortune; B). Themis; IN). fate; G). Sanctuaries.

6. What landowner is it talking about: “_____, with joy, only his nose and lips on his face remained, his eyes completely disappeared. For a quarter of an hour he held Chichikov's hand with both hands and heated it terribly. ?

A). Sobakevich; B). Chichikov; IN). Nozdrev; G). Manilov.

7. What did the face of Ivan Antonovich, an official in the serf expedition, look like?

A). Pitcher snout; B). overripe pumpkin; IN). Withered leaf. ;

8 . Which of the landowners came to the city to formalize the sale and purchase of dead souls?

A). Plushkin; B). Sobakevich; IN). Manilov; G). Box.

9. Who did Chichikov meet on the street: « Before he had time to go out into the street, thinking about all this ... when at the very turn in the alley he also ran into a gentleman in bears covered with brown cloth and in a warm cap with ears " ?

A). governor B). Manilova; IN). Sobakevich; G). prosecutor.

10. Why was Chichikov in such a hurry to get to the civil chamber?

A). afraid to be late;

B). wanted to finish the job as soon as possible

IN). was recorded for a certain time to the chairman.

11 . Who volunteered to accompany Chichikov to the Civil Chamber?

A). chairman; B). governor; IN). Manilov; G). Sobakevich.

12. Who, looking at the lists of peasants, Sighing, he said: “Fathers, my, how many of you are stuffed here! What have you, my hearts, been doing in your lifetime? How we got by »?

A). Manilov; B). Plushkin; IN). Chichikov; G). Box.

13. Insert missing words: “It would be necessary to describe the office rooms through which our heroes passed, but the author feeds ___ to all public places.”

A) severe shyness; B). vile disgust;

IN). mystical devotion.

14. Insert a missing word: “...behind a mirror and two thick books, he sat alone, like ______, the chairman ..”.

A). moon; B). Sun; IN). finger; G). pillar.

15 . What did Chichikov do to speed up the work in the serf expedition to draw up a bill of sale?

A). asked the governor to help;

B). gave a bribe to an official;

IN). persuaded the chairman of the office, referring to employment.

Dead Souls (Chapter 8)

Test number 9.

1. What did they argue about in the city when they learned about the purchase of Chichikov?

A). is it profitable to buy for the withdrawal of peasants;

B). was it expensive for him to buy

IN). is Chichikov a respectable citizen

2. Of whom is it said: “What a notorious liar, this was known to everyone, and it was not at all a wonder to hear decisive nonsense from him”?

A). about Chichikov; B). About the chairman;

IN). about Nozdryov; G). about Uncle Mitya.

3 . Whom did the governor introduce Chichikov to?

A). with a companion; B). with daughter;

IN). with sister; G). with Grandma.

4. Who owns the words: “Damn you all who invented these balls. Well, what were you foolishly happy about? There are crop failures in the province, high prices, so here they are for the balls!

A). Sobakevich; B). Nozdrev; B) Chichikov; G). governor

5. What work of Zhukovsky did the chairman of the chamber know by heart?

A). poem "Svetlana", B).poem "Lyudmila", V). "Cup".

6. What did Chichikov say to the proposal to use a convoy to escort the peasants whom he had bought to their place of residence?

A) refused decisively; B). asked for assistance;

IN). thanked, saying that he did not have the funds for this.

7. What word (in relation to Chichikov) produced on the ladies of the city N special impression?

A). millionaire; B). moonshiner;

IN). swindler; G). alimony.

8. Fill in the missing word: "Disregard for ___

almost unintentionally, restored even the harmony between the ladies, which was on the verge of death on the occasion of taking possession of the chair.

A) Nozdrev; B). Chichikov;

IN). postmaster; G). prosecutor.

9. Who said at the ball that Chichikov had bought dead souls?

A). Sobakevich; B). box; IN). Manilov; G). Nozdrev.

10. Who owns the following words: “A, Kherson landowner, Kherson landowner. What? Did you trade a lot for the dead? After all, you don’t know, Your Excellency, he trades in dead souls!

A). Sobakevich; B). the prosecutor; IN). Nozdrev; G). Box.

1 1. About whom it is said: “.. ... (he) was taken out long ago; for even the ladies themselves finally noticed that his behavior was becoming too scandalous. In the middle of the cotillion, he sat down on the floor and began to grab the dancers by the floors.

A). about Sobakevich; B) about Chichikov;

IN). about Nozdryov; G). about the governor.

1 2. Which lady was especially interested in Chichikov at the governor's ball?

A). prosecutor's daughter; B). daughter of the governor;

C) the governor's wife; G). postmaster's daughter.

1 3. What did the carriage that drove into the city at the end of Chapter 8 look like?

A). tarantass; B). on a stroller;

IN). thick-cheeked convex watermelon; D). shriveled gourd.

14. Who came to town at the end of chapter 8?

A). Nozdrev.B). Sobakevich; IN). box; G). Chichikov;

15 . Why did Korobochka come to town?

A). decided to reclaim the dead souls;

B). decided to sell a few more dead souls;

IN). decided to see if she had missed the mark by selling them at a bargain price.

G). Chichikov forgot the list with her, on which the peasants were written.