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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Bureau's song equate with solitude?
(a) Criminality.
(b) Independence.
(c) Depression.
(d) Intellect.

2. Why does the group make Ivanovich eat a cigarette butt?
(a) He speaks Russian in his sleep.
(b) He loses a game.
(c) He tries to read his book.
(d) He accidentally trips one of the women.

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

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

5. Who wrote the book that Ivanovich opens on the train?
(a) Tiutchev.
(b) Goethe.
(c) Donne.
(d) De Viau.

Short Answer Questions

1. One woman is described as "burlesque" (6). From the context, which is most likely true?

2. How does Ivanovich get to the train on the morning of his departure?

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

4. What is special about the room at the inn by the lake?

5. Which of the following describes the group leader accurately?

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