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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is described as the sous-chef of the Boyarsky in Book 3: "Arachne's Art"?

2. What is the temperature of the ballroom said to be in Book 1: "An Assembly"?

3. What is Pavel's last name?

4. Who is the florist at the Hotel Metropol?

5. In what room is the Count standing when Book 2: "1926: Adieu" begins?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does the Count encounter on the roof of the Metropol in Book 2: “1926: Adieu”? What impact does this encounter have?

2. How is the lieutenant described in the Count's story in Book 2: “1926: Adieu”?

3. What are Emile and Andrey's positions at the Metropol?

4. How would you describe the narrative style of A Gentleman in Moscow?

5. Whose meeting do the Count and Nina eavesdrop on in Book 1: “An Assembly”? Where is the meeting held?

6. How does the narrator describe Anna's mindset in Book 2: "Addendum"?

7. How is the Piazza described? Where is it located?

8. Why does Mr. Halecki call the Count to his office in Book 1: “An Assembly”?

9. How does the narrative style change in Book 2: “1926: Adieu”?

10. How is the Boyarsky described? Where is it located?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the theme of finding purpose in life in A Gentleman in Moscow. In what ways is this theme embodied through the Count's character? How does the author explore this theme through symbolism, setting, and imagery?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the political and social changes in Russia between 1930 and 1940. How did the onset of World War II impact Russia? How does the author demonstrate these changes in A Gentleman in Moscow? How do the changes impact the characters in the novel?

Essay Topic 3

Describe and discuss the narrative style of A Gentleman in Moscow. From what narrative point of view is the story related? In what tense is it related? Why do you think the author has chosen to relate the story from this perspective?

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