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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Cloud, Castle, Lake".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is depicted "in a low-cut gown" on page 4?
(a) Fate.
(b) Justice.
(c) Mercy.
(d) Temperance.

2. What instrument does one of the men insist on teaching Ivanovich to play?
(a) Mandolin.
(b) Ukulele.
(c) Balalaika.
(d) Fiddle.

3. In the phrase "several people, alas, were taking part in the excursion," what is the word "alas" meant to convey (4)?
(a) Ivanovich's concern that the train will be overcrowded.
(b) The narrator's belief that travel is unnecessary.
(c) The narrator's belief that the excursion will be dull.
(d) Ivanovich's preference to do things on his own.

4. At the inn near the lake, what nationality does Ivanovich believe the innkeeper to be?
(a) German.
(b) Austrian.
(c) Russian.
(d) Italian.

5. What detail of Ivanovich's appearance seems to impress the narrator?
(a) His healthy complexion.
(b) His athletic physique.
(c) His elegant clothing.
(d) His neatly trimmed hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivanovich associate with happiness?

2. What does Ivanovich feel is happening as the first night of the tour wears on?

3. Which detail of the group leader's appearance is associated with authoritarianism?

4. What description does the narrator give of the train car on page 5?

5. Who hosted the charity ball where Ivanovich won the tour?

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