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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5: “Apotheoses” — “Afterword”.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is the smoking jacket that the Count wears to celebrate his anniversary of confinement at the Hotel Metropole in Book 2: "1923: An Actress, an Apparition, an Apiary"?
(a) Green.
(b) Burgundy.
(c) Blue.
(d) Yellow.

2. What bridge does the Count describe Princess Golitsyn's carriage crossing in his story to Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..."?
(a) The Palace Bridge.
(b) The Zhivopisny Bridge.
(c) The Lomonosov Bridge.
(d) The Russky Bridge.

3. How old is Sofia said to be in the opening of Book 4: "1950: Adagio, Andante, Allegro"?
(a) 19.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

4. Who delivers the news that Sofia won in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?
(a) Osip.
(b) Anna.
(c) Marina.
(d) Emile.

5. How old was Ilya when he was promoted to sous-chef at the Metropol?
(a) 19.
(b) 16.
(c) 22.
(d) 26.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what time is the Count's appointment with Nina Kulikova set in the opening of Book 1: "Anyway..."?

2. How old is the Count said to be in Book 4: "1953: Apostles and Apostates"?

3. The Count tells Nina in Book 1: "Anyway..." "Manners are not like" what?

4. What does the Count do in order to stop the actress's dogs from chasing the cat in Book 2: "1923: An Actress, an Apparition, an Apiary"?

5. Where is Katerina Litvinova from?

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