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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. What verb is called into question in the charter by the members of the meeting in the ballroom in Book 1: "An Assembly"?
(a) "Instigate."
(b) "Employ."
(c) "Regulate."
(d) "Fascilitate."

2. Who is the statue of that sits outside the door of room 316 of the Hotel Metropole?
(a) Gorky.
(b) Socrates.
(c) Hermes.
(d) Odin.

3. 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) Ares's.
(b) Ariadne's.
(c) Ophelia's.
(d) Poseidon's.

4. On what day of the week does the Count go for his weekly trim at the hotel barber?
(a) Tuesdays.
(b) Thursdays.
(c) Mondays.
(d) Fridays.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is the Count described as being?

2. What bridge does the Count describe Princess Golitsyn's carriage crossing in his story to Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..."?

3. Who is the barber of the Metropol Hotel?

4. 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"?

5. On what date do the Count and Nina sneak into the balcony in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

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