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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4: “1953: Apostles and Apostates”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what date does Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador" open?
(a) June 21.
(b) March 25.
(c) June 1.
(d) September 12.

2. Where does the Count presume the stranger in the separate dining room is from in Book 3: "An Alliance"?
(a) Western Georgia.
(b) Ukraine.
(c) Kiev.
(d) Eastern Georgia.

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

4. Who is manning the front desk at the Hotel Metropol when the Count arrives in Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador"?
(a) Arkady.
(b) Emile.
(c) Pavel.
(d) Fyodor.

5. Who is the afternoon doorman that the Count winks at when he arrives at the Hotel Metropol in Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador"?
(a) Emile.
(b) Andrey.
(c) Audrius.
(d) Pavel.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what room of the hotel has the Count met with Anna in Book 3: "An Afternoon Assignation"?

2. What word is repeatedly used to describe Sofia's demeanor in Book 4: "1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro"?

3. Where is the American general described as being from in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?

4. Who is the baron that managed the Hotel Metropole when the Count's godfather was involved in a duel?

5. Whose musical composition does Sofia play in the competition in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?

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