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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: “1930” — “An Afternoon Assignation”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Nina when she befriends the Count?
(a) 9.
(b) 13.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

2. In Book 3: "An Afternoon Assignation," the narrator states, "But art is the most unnatural minion of the state. Not only is it created by fanciful people who tire of repetition even more quickly than they tire of being told what to do, it is also vexingly" what?
(a) "Stringent."
(b) "Ambiguous."
(c) "Arbitrary."
(d) "Articulate."

3. For what time is the Count's appointment with Nina Kulikova set in the opening of Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) 4:00.
(b) 1:00.
(c) 2:00.
(d) 3:00.

4. Where did the old blind woman tell Princess Golitsyn she was going to see her son in the Count's story in Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) Oblast.
(b) Nevsky.
(c) Sedova.
(d) Kudrovo.

5. When the Count is in Halecki's office in Book 1: "An Assembly," he finds a hidden compartment two panels beyond what etching?
(a) "The Chase."
(b) "The Scent."
(c) "The Crowning."
(d) "Tallyho."

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time does the narrator describe Count Rostov being escorted through the gates of the Kremlin onto Red Square in Book 1: "1922: An Ambassador"?

2. What bridge does the Count describe Princess Golitsyn's carriage crossing in his story to Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..."?

3. Who is the author of the book of essays that the Count is reading in the beginning of Book 1: "An Appointment"?

4. How old is Princess Novobaczky turning on her birthday in the example given by the narrator in Book 2: "1926: Adieu"?

5. What is the name of Dr. Stahlbaum's children?

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