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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. What date is described in Book 3: "Arachne's Art" as "the launch of the First Five-Year Plan"?
(a) September, 20, 1885.
(b) January 3, 1928.
(c) June 12, 1887.
(d) March 12, 1902.

2. In Book 5: "1954: Applause and Acclaim," the Count tells Sofia, "For what matters in life is not whether we receive a round of applause; what matters is" what?
(a) "Whether or not we tried."
(b) "Whether we have the courage to venture forth despite the uncertainty of acclaim."
(c) "Whether or not our voices were heard amidst the din of civilization."
(d) "Whether or not we gave our efforts toward the noble cause."

3. What restaurant at the Hotel Metropole is described in Book 1: "An Acquaintanceship" as "that fabled retreat on the second floor"?
(a) The Shalyapin.
(b) The Piazza.
(c) The Idlehour.
(d) The Boyarsky.

4. Who waits on the Count and Sofia at the Piazza in Book 3: "Adjustments"?
(a) Audrius.
(b) The Bishop.
(c) Andrey.
(d) Martyn.

5. On what date does Book 1: "Around and About" open?
(a) June 21.
(b) September 12.
(c) March 13.
(d) July 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who rushes up to the Count and tells him that he must convince Sofia to perform overseas in Book 5: "1954: Applause and Acclaim"?

2. What is Pavel's last name?

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

4. Where is the Count to meet Nina for his appointment in Book 1: "Anyway..."?

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

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