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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1: "An Assembly" - "Advent".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Count tells Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..." "Manners are not like" what?
(a) "Clothing."
(b) "Flowers."
(c) "Gold coins."
(d) "Bonbons."

2. Who is said to be the current resident of room 317 at the Hotel Metropole in Book 1: "Archeologies"?
(a) Comrade Tarakovsky.
(b) Comrade Rostov.
(c) Comrade Mindich.
(d) Comrade Leplevsky.

3. What bridge does the Count describe Princess Golitsyn's carriage crossing in his story to Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) The Palace Bridge.
(b) The Russky Bridge.
(c) The Lomonosov Bridge.
(d) The Zhivopisny Bridge.

4. What is Mr. Halecki's first name?
(a) Jozef.
(b) Fyodor.
(c) Emile.
(d) Petya.

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

Short Answer 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"?

2. What does Count Rostov give as his current address in the court transcript that appears before the opening of Book 1?

3. What is the temperature of the ballroom said to be in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

4. What Shakespearean play does the author allude to when describing the Count's appointment in Book 1: "An Appointment"?

5. Who is the florist at the Hotel Metropol?

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