A Gentleman in Moscow Quiz

Amor Towles

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does the Bishop insist that everything be written down on paper at the Boyarsky? (from Book 4: “1953: Apostles and Apostates”)

Because he likes paper.

To show the workers that he is the boss.

To make things difficult for the servers.

To avoid discrepancies.

2.

Why does Osip arrange a private dinner with the Count? (from Book 3: “An Alliance” — “1938: An Arrival”)

To keep the Count from writing anymore poetry.

To encourage the Count to join the armed forces.

To arrange a deal with the Count to ensure his freedom.

To ask the Count to teach him English and French as well as the intricacies of the American culture.

3.

In the section "An Anglican Ashore" why did the Count decide to read the essays of Michel de Montaigne? (from Book 1: “1922: An Ambassador” and “An Anglican Ashore”)

Because he had always meant to read that book.

Because he figured it would fill his time.

Because it was his favorite book.

Because it was the only book he was allowed.

4.

Why does the Count leave the hotel in the section "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"? (from Book 3: “1946” — “Addendum”)

Because he was tricked by the Bishop.

Because the Count was tired of being inside.

Because the Count wanted to see Sofia's school.

Because Sofia fell on the stairs and was bleeding from the head.

5.

Why does the Count look in the secret cabinet in the manager's office when Mr. Halecki called him to a meeting there? (from Book 1: “An Assembly” — “Advent”)

To see if the money his godfather left was still hidden there.

To make sure it was empty.

To see if it really existed.

To see if the dueling pistols were still there.

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