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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much is Sofia described as weighing in Book 3: "Adjustments"?
(a) 30 pounds.
(b) 40 pounds.
(c) 60 pounds.
(d) 50 pounds.

2. Where is a private party held at the Boyarsky in Book 3: "An Alliance"?
(a) In the White Room.
(b) In the Yellow Room.
(c) In the Red Room.
(d) In the Blue Room.

3. The narrator says in Book 5: "1954: Applause and Acclaim," "It is a well-known fact that of all of the species on earth Homo sapiens is among the most" what?
(a) "Adaptable."
(b) "Miserable."
(c) "Consuming."
(d) "Murderous."

4. Who is tending bar at the Shalyapin when the Count visits in Book 3: "Absinthe"?
(a) Audrius.
(b) Pavel.
(c) Emile.
(d) Andrey.

5. How old does the colonel claim to be in Book 3: "An Alliance"?
(a) 26.
(b) 46.
(c) 42.
(d) 39.

6. Where was Sofia's musical competition held, according to the narrator in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) The Palace Hall.
(b) The school cafeteria.
(c) The Kopernik Hall.
(d) The Grand Hall.

7. How is Mishka's attire described when he appears in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?
(a) He is dressed in a suit.
(b) He is dressed like a beggar.
(c) He is dressed in a military uniform.
(d) He is dressed like a prince.

8. What do Andrey and Emile bring for Sofia after her competition in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) A bottle of champagne.
(b) A cake.
(c) A roast goose.
(d) A pie.

9. What word is repeatedly used to describe Sofia's demeanor in Book 4: "1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro"?
(a) "Gregarious."
(b) "Spiteful."
(c) "Demure."
(d) "Petulant."

10. Whose musical composition does Sofia play in the competition in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) Chopin's.
(b) Mozart's.
(c) Borowitz's.
(d) Beethoven's.

11. Where are the Count and Sofia going to dine in the opening of Book 4: "1952: America"?
(a) The Piazza.
(b) The Boyarsky.
(c) The Shalyapin.
(d) The Spotted Dog.

12. At what time does the Count say the performance was scheduled to end in the beginning of Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) 10:00.
(b) 9:00.
(c) 11:00.
(d) 12:00.

13. What animals have been set loose on the fourth floor of the Metropol in Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?
(a) Geese.
(b) Pigeons.
(c) Cats.
(d) Chickens.

14. What name does Sofia give to her doll in Book 3: "Adjustments"?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Emily.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Dolly.

15. How old is the Count said to be in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) 72.
(b) 63.
(c) 55.
(d) 59.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what month does Book 5: "Arrivederci" begin?

2. What was the name of the Grand Duke Demidov's butler?

3. At what time does the Count take a chair in the manager's office of the Metropol Hotel in the opening of Book 3: "Antics, Antitheses, an Accident"?

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

5. What is Emile's newest specialty that is served to the Count and Sofia in Book 5: "Anecdotes"?

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