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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: “1954: Applause and Acclaim” — “Adulthood”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Count tells Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..." "Manners are not like" what?
(a) "Clothing."
(b) "Flowers."
(c) "Bonbons."
(d) "Gold coins."

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

3. What is Mr. Halecki's first name?
(a) Fyodor.
(b) Petya.
(c) Emile.
(d) Jozef.

4. How is Mishka's attire described when he appears in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?
(a) He is dressed in a military uniform.
(b) He is dressed like a prince.
(c) He is dressed in a suit.
(d) He is dressed like a beggar.

5. What gesture of the Count's comes to infuriate Anna during her train ride in Book 2: "Addendum"?
(a) His having called her a diminutive name.
(b) His having made love to her.
(c) His having not sent her a letter.
(d) His having picked up her blouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nina when she befriends the Count?

2. What Shakespearean play does the author allude to when describing the Count's appointment in Book 1: "An Appointment"?

3. With whom is Sofia said to be meeting in the ballroom in Book 4: "1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro"?

4. What does the Count order at the dining room adjacent to the lobby of the Hotel Metropole in Book 1: "An Acquaintanceship"?

5. On what date does the Count confirm that Sofia will be in Paris, France, in Book 5: "1954: Applause and Acclaim"?

(see the answer key)

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