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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: “Apotheoses” — “Afterword”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the American general described as being from in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Texas.
(c) California.
(d) Arkansas.

2. Where is the Count to meet Nina for his appointment in Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) Nina's suite.
(b) The Boyarsky.
(c) The hotel coffeehouse.
(d) The Piazza.

3. How much is Sofia described as weighing in Book 3: "Adjustments"?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 60 pounds.
(c) 40 pounds.
(d) 30 pounds.

4. To whom does the Count take Sofia to see if she will watch over her in Book 3: "Ascending, Alighting"?
(a) Anna.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Marina.

5. What is revealed to be hidden inside the book of Montaigne essays in Book 5: "Apotheoses"?
(a) A map and a short note.
(b) A letter.
(c) Stacks of gold coins.
(d) A necklace.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the Count said to be in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?

2. How many gold coins are contained in the letters from the Count to Andrey and Emile in "Afterword"?

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

4. When the Count enters the ballroom in Book 2: "1926: Adieu," Nina explains that she and her friend are testing the "hypotheses of two renowned mathematicians in a single experiment." Who are the mathematicians being tested?

5. At precisely what time do the doors open for the special dinner in Book 5: "An Announcement"?

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