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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. How old is Princess Novobaczky turning on her birthday in the example given by the narrator in Book 2: "1926: Adieu"?
(a) 18.
(b) 26.
(c) 21.
(d) 17.

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

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

4. In what room is the Count standing when Book 2: "1926: Adieu" begins?
(a) Suite 317.
(b) Suite 241.
(c) Suite 329.
(d) Suite 426.

5. By what affectionate name does the Count refer to the grand dining room off the lobby at the Hotel Metropole?
(a) The Boyarsky.
(b) The Idlehour.
(c) The Shalyapin.
(d) The Piazza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is manning the front desk at the Hotel Metropol when the Count arrives in Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador"?

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

3. Who is the statue of that sits outside the door of room 316 of the Hotel Metropole?

4. Whose magical ball of thread led Theseas safely from the lair of the Minotaur, according to the narrator in Book 1: "Around and About"?

5. On what date do the Count and Nina sneak into the balcony in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

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