The Overcoat Quizzes

Think you’ve got your head wrapped around The Overcoat? Put your knowledge to the test. Good luck — the Stickman is counting on you!
Q. Why is the prominent personage more at ease with his equals?


He can look down on them
He doesn't like poor people
He doesn't know how to interact with them
He hates rich people
Q. Who or what is the object of Akaky's affections?


The landlady
Petrovich's wife
His work
His coat
Q. What makes the ghost go away?


The sun
He gets the prominent personage's coat
He gets bored
Ghostbusters
Q. Why does Akaky go to a party?


In honor of his new coat
To have fun
In honor of 50 years of service
For the food
Q. What is special about the ghost?


It's actually a princess
It doesn't care about rank
It is invincible
It goes boo