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Who is the protagonist of Dead Souls?
What is the scheme that Chichikov proposes to landowners?To buy their dead serfsTo sell his dead serfsTo mortgage their landTo give up serfdom
Which Russian city is the novel mainly set in?
Why does Chichikov want to buy dead serfs?To create a ghost estate and borrow against itTo start a rebellionFor scientific researchOut of compassion
What is Chichikov's full name?
What is the relationship between Manilov and Chichikov?Manilov is a landowner Chichikov visitsManilov is Chichikov's brotherManilov is Chichikov's enemyManilov is a ghost that haunts Chichikov
Who is the author of Dead Souls?
How did the townsfolk react when they found out about Chichikov's scheme?They became suspicious and hostileThey praised him for his geniusThey ignored it completelyThey reported him to the authorities
What is the main theme of Dead Souls?
What happens to Chichikov at the end of the novel?He leaves town quickly before he can be arrestedHe becomes a wealthy landownerHe dies a tragic deathHe gets married to a rich widow