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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: “1923: An Actress, an Apparition, an Apiary” — “1924: Anonymity”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At what time is the Count crossing the lobby to the Boyarsky when Nina signals to him from behind a potted plant in Book 1: "Around and About"?
(a) 5:00.
(b) 6:00.
(c) 7:00.
(d) 8:00.

2. At what time does the narrator describe Count Rostov being escorted through the gates of the Kremlin onto Red Square in Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador"?
(a) 8:30.
(b) 7:30.
(c) 6:30.
(d) 5:30.

3. When was Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov born?
(a) March 12, 1902.
(b) October 24, 1889.
(c) June 12, 1887.
(d) September, 20, 1885.

4. Where was Princess Golitsyn on her way to a ball in the Count's story to Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) The Tushins'.
(b) The Chekhovs'.
(c) The Voltovs'.
(d) The Vernots'.

5. Where does Anna take a train in the beginning of Book 2: "Addendum"?
(a) Primosky Krai.
(b) St. Petersburg.
(c) Irkutsk Oblast.
(d) Nizhny Novgorod.

Short Answer Questions

1. By what firm was the Count's father's clock made to order?

2. On what date does Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador" open?

3. What does the Count do in order to stop the actress's dogs from chasing the cat in Book 2: "1923: An Actress, an Apparition, an Apiary"?

4. On what day of the week does the Count go for his weekly trim at the hotel barber?

5. What is Mr. Halecki's first name?

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