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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2: “1926: Adieu”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what Shakespearean play does Dogberry appear, as noted in the allusion in Book 1: "An Assembly"?
(a) A Midsummer Night's Dream.
(b) All's Well that Ends Well.
(c) Much Ado About Nothing.
(d) Hamlet.

2. Who is said to be the current resident of room 317 at the Hotel Metropole in Book 1: "Archeologies"?
(a) Comrade Tarakovsky.
(b) Comrade Rostov.
(c) Comrade Leplevsky.
(d) Comrade Mindich.

3. The Count tells Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..." that "setting aside the study of the liberal arts," "the rules of being a princess would begin with" what?
(a) "A perception of thought."
(b) "A great wealth."
(c) "An aristocratic heritage."
(d) "A refinement of manners."

4. On what date does Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador" open?
(a) June 21.
(b) March 25.
(c) June 1.
(d) September 12.

5. Who is the florist at the Hotel Metropol?
(a) Sofia.
(b) Marina.
(c) Fatima.
(d) Anna.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to fetch the Count to Mr. Halecki's office in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

2. Who is the handyman that the Count occasionally shares cups of coffee with on the roof of the Hotel Metropole?

3. How old is Nina in Book 2: "1926: Adieu"?

4. What is the title of the poem that is credited to Count Alexander Ilyich Rostov that opens the novel?

5. Why does Mr. Halecki call the Count to his office in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

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