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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. What word is repeatedly used to describe Sofia's demeanor in Book 4: "1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro"?

2. What do the Count and Sofia have for lunch at the Piazza in Book 3: "Adjustments"?

3. In what month does Book 4: "1952: America" begin?

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

5. How many seats are arranged for the table at the special dinner in Book 5: "An Announcement"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What announcement is made by Malyshev in Book 5: “An Announcement”?

2. What film do the Count and Osip watch in Book 5: “An Association”? What are their impressions?

3. What does the Count take from the barber shop in Book 5: “Achilles Agonistes”? How does he manage this feat?

4. What oversights does the Count made during his first lunch with Sofia in Book 3: “Adjustments”?

5. How does the Count manage to be assigned to the special meeting at the Boyarsky in Book 5: “An Announcement”?

6. Why is the Count upset when Sofia points out Anna at dinner in Book 4: “1952: America”?

7. How has the process of taking orders changed at the Boyarsky in Book 4: “1953: Apostles and Apostates”?

8. What does Katerina give to the Count in Book 4: “1953: Apostles and Apostates”? Why?

9. Why is Mishka exiled? What sentence does he receive?

10. How does Sofia describe her method of achieving mood with her piano playing in Book 4: “1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the Count's relationship with the staff members of the Boyarsky. When does the Count begin working at the restaurant? How would you characterize his relationships with the cook and maitre d? How does he feel about the management?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the theme of cultural change in A Gentleman in Moscow. How does the author develop this theme through characters? How is it developed through setting? What statement is the author making regarding cultural change?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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