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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. Prior to the opening of Book 1, there is a poem credited to Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov. What is the year of the poem cited?
(a) 1922.
(b) 1916.
(c) 1913.
(d) 1919.

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) 5:30.
(b) 7:30.
(c) 8:30.
(d) 6:30.

3. For what time is the Count's appointment with Nina Kulikova set in the opening of Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) 3:00.
(b) 4:00.
(c) 1:00.
(d) 2:00.

4. Why does the Count go to see Marina in Book 1: "An Assembly"?
(a) To get a haircut.
(b) To have his jacket repaired.
(c) To get a shave.
(d) To have his pants repaired.

5. Whose magical ball of thread led Theseas safely from the lair of the Minotaur, according to the narrator in Book 1: "Around and About"?
(a) Poseidon's.
(b) Ares's.
(c) Ophelia's.
(d) Ariadne's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Anna take a train in the beginning of Book 2: "Addendum"?

2. Who is the statue of that sits outside the door of room 316 of the Hotel Metropole?

3. The Count tells Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..." "Manners are not like" what?

4. Where is the Count to meet Nina for his appointment in Book 1: "Anyway..."?

5. What are the names of the bellhops at the Hotel Metropol?

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