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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3: “1946” — “Addendum”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the Count go to see Marina in Book 1: "An Assembly"?
(a) To have his jacket repaired.
(b) To have his pants repaired.
(c) To get a shave.
(d) To get a haircut.

2. What animal from the "Dark Continent" does the Count describe to Sofia in Book 3: "Adjustments"?
(a) The elephant.
(b) The ape.
(c) The rhinocerus.
(d) The giraffe.

3. What verb is called into question in the charter by the members of the meeting in the ballroom in Book 1: "An Assembly"?
(a) "Regulate."
(b) "Instigate."
(c) "Employ."
(d) "Fascilitate."

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is the Count described as being?

2. Of the Count, the narrator says in Book 2: "1926: Adieu," "his philosophical leanings had always been essentially" what?

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

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

5. In what Shakespearean play does Dogberry appear, as noted in the allusion in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

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