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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the Count's sister whose portrait hangs in his study?

2. How is Mishka's attire described when he appears in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?

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

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

5. How many seats are arranged for the table at the special dinner in Book 5: "An Announcement"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sofia describe her method of achieving mood with her piano playing in Book 4: “1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro”?

2. Why is Mishka exiled? What sentence does he receive?

3. Why is the Count upset when Sofia points out Anna at dinner in Book 4: “1952: America”?

4. Who arrives at the hospital to assist the Count in Book 3: “Antics, Antitheses, an Accident”?

5. How has the process of taking orders changed at the Boyarsky in Book 4: “1953: Apostles and Apostates”?

6. How has the setting of the hotel bar changed in Book 3: "Absinthe"? Why has it changed?

7. What "game" does Sofia play with the Count, as described in Book 3: “Antics, Antitheses, an Accident”?

8. What film do the Count and Osip watch in Book 5: “An Association”? What are their impressions?

9. Why is the Count happy there will not be a pre-set seating arrangement for the meeting in Book 5: “An Announcement”?

10. Why is Mishka upset about removing the passage from the book he is editing in Book 3: “Ascending, Alighting?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe and discuss the character of Osip Ivanovich Glebnikov in the novel. Why does Osip come to the Count for assistance? Why does the Count assist him? Is Osip a likable character? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of finding purpose in life in A Gentleman in Moscow. In what ways is this theme embodied through the Count's character? How does the author explore this theme through symbolism, setting, and imagery?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the setting of the Hotel Metropol. How large is this establishment? What restaurants and other businesses are contained within the hotel? How has the hotel changed since its opening in 1905?

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