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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: “1946” — “Addendum”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How tall is the Count described as being?
(a) 6'3".
(b) 6'1".
(c) 6'5".
(d) 5'11".

2. Where is a private party held at the Boyarsky in Book 3: "An Alliance"?
(a) In the White Room.
(b) In the Blue Room.
(c) In the Yellow Room.
(d) In the Red Room.

3. Who is the florist at the Hotel Metropol?
(a) Fatima.
(b) Marina.
(c) Anna.
(d) Sofia.

4. By what affectionate name does the Count refer to the grand dining room off the lobby at the Hotel Metropole?
(a) The Idlehour.
(b) The Shalyapin.
(c) The Piazza.
(d) The Boyarsky.

5. When did the Count's father have his clock commissioned?
(a) 1899.
(b) 1882.
(c) 1856.
(d) 1826.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the boy that is with Nina in the ballroom when the Count enters in Book 2: "1926: Adieu"?

2. When did the Germans begin their retreat from Moscow in Operation Barbarossa?

3. Who is holding their second meeting while the Count and Nina spy from the ballroom balcony in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

4. How much is Sofia described as weighing in Book 3: "Adjustments"?

5. At what time does the Count approach the Shalyapin in the opening of Book 3: "Absinthe"?

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