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Quiz about Tolstoys Anna Karenina Pt I
Quiz about Tolstoys Anna Karenina Pt I

Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" Pt. I Quiz


Often hailed as Leo Tolstoy's greatest masterpiece, "Anna Karenina" has become one of the most recognized novels in Russian literature. (Quiz based on the translation by Pevear and Volokhonsky.)

A multiple-choice quiz by trident. Estimated time: 5 mins.
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Author
trident
Time
5 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
288,253
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
10 / 15
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Question 1 of 15
1. One of the most famous first lines in literature starts off "Anna Karenina". What word goes in the blanks: "All happy families are alike; each _______ family is _______ in its own way."? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. The first action of the novel consists of the misery of Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya (Dolly). She practically locked herself in her room because she was so upset, and wouldn't let anyone in to talk. What had caused her to take such drastic actions? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Confounded over his situation at home, who did Stepan Arkadyich believe could help allay Dolly's fears over his love for his wife? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. During his trip to Moscow, where did Levin first come upon Kitty? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. While at dinner with Oblonsky, Levin admitted that he had come to town to propose to the last Shcherbatsky daughter, Ekaterina (Kitty). Stiva announced that he had competition with one Count Vronsky. What concerned Levin the most when it came to his belief that he might be turned down for the proposal? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What worried Princess Shcherbatskaya (Kitty's mother) when it came to the marriage of her daughter? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. At her home, Kitty refused the proposal of Konstantin Levin.


Question 8 of 15
8. Stiva went to the train station to meet Anna, his sister. There he also met Count Vronsky. Who do we learn that Anna had talked to on the train all the way from St. Petersburg? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. What event happened at the train station that drove Vronsky to give rubles to a woman? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. When Anna finally arrived at the Oblonsky house, what does she admit that she would do if she were in Dolly's place? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. Kitty suggested that Anna wear lilac to the upcoming ball, but for whatever reason, Anna chose to wear a different color. Which color did she decide to wear? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. At the ball, Kitty refused many offers to dance the last mazurka for what reason? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. During his brother's visit, what was Nikolai Levin adamant that Konstantin not do? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Why did Anna feel a rush to leave Moscow as early as she did? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Unknown to her, who came back to St. Petersburg on the train with Anna? Hint



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1. One of the most famous first lines in literature starts off "Anna Karenina". What word goes in the blanks: "All happy families are alike; each _______ family is _______ in its own way."?

Answer: unhappy

Tolstoy's first line is perhaps the most fitting he could have written. Throughout the book, we encounter families as well as individuals who carry their own unique problems and sufferings. Unhappiness plagues nearly every family including the Oblonskys, Karenins, Shcherbatskys, and Levins.
2. The first action of the novel consists of the misery of Darya Alexandrovna Oblonskaya (Dolly). She practically locked herself in her room because she was so upset, and wouldn't let anyone in to talk. What had caused her to take such drastic actions?

Answer: Her husband had an affair with a French governess.

Dolly's husband Stiva had accidentally allowed his wife to discover a letter that gave proof to his affair. Her reaction was to lock herself up in her room, inconsolable. After their many years of marriage and many children, Dolly felt the betrayal deeply. She told her husband that he was disgusting and that she didn't want to talk to him.
3. Confounded over his situation at home, who did Stepan Arkadyich believe could help allay Dolly's fears over his love for his wife?

Answer: Anna Karenina

Anna is Stiva's sister, and a close friend to Dolly. Stiva placed all his hopes on Anna, believing that she could persuade Dolly to keep their marriage intact. Anna's visit did eventually help Dolly make up her mind to stay with Stepan Arkadyich.
4. During his trip to Moscow, where did Levin first come upon Kitty?

Answer: At an ice skating rink

Levin met Kitty at the skating rink at the Zoological Gardens, where he guessed she might be. He was known for being an accomplished skater, and quickly did a few moves in front of Kitty. As he had been a close family friend when she was young, she became embarrassed by his advances, and distanced herself from him.
5. While at dinner with Oblonsky, Levin admitted that he had come to town to propose to the last Shcherbatsky daughter, Ekaterina (Kitty). Stiva announced that he had competition with one Count Vronsky. What concerned Levin the most when it came to his belief that he might be turned down for the proposal?

Answer: He lived in the country and had no social status.

Levin came from a wealthy family and lived on a large estate. The problem was that the estate was quite a distance from any areas of cultural value, and Kitty was a creature of the cities. Levin was several years older than her, but he argued that it was completely natural for an older man to court a younger girl, especially if he could provide for her (she was eighteen and he was thirty-two).
6. What worried Princess Shcherbatskaya (Kitty's mother) when it came to the marriage of her daughter?

Answer: Russian women of Kitty's age liked to pick their own husbands rather than having arranged marriages.

The old princess was concerned that her daughter would not choose a husband who was the best choice for her. She wanted Kitty to marry the young Count Vronsky, an up and coming officer who held a high status in society. She firmly disliked the idea of Kitty marrying Konstantin Levin, who she considered a country bumpkin. Ironically, Kitty's father thought kindly on the idea that Kitty marry Levin, a man he knew for many years.
7. At her home, Kitty refused the proposal of Konstantin Levin.

Answer: True

Levin was disappointed with the answer, but Kitty already had another suitor in Vronsky, and she thought him the better choice at the moment. Dejected, Levin attempted to leave the house quickly, but was forced into staying and subjected to the humiliation of talking with Kitty's friends and even Count Vronsky.
8. Stiva went to the train station to meet Anna, his sister. There he also met Count Vronsky. Who do we learn that Anna had talked to on the train all the way from St. Petersburg?

Answer: Countess Vronsky

Anna had discussed Countess Vronsky's son with her the whole journey, and Vronsky seemed abashed that he had been the topic of conversation between the two women.
9. What event happened at the train station that drove Vronsky to give rubles to a woman?

Answer: A train ran over a worker and he gave money to the widow.

The worker being killed by the train was seen as a bad omen for Anna. She saw kindness in the act that Vronsky did for the woman, even though she secretly believed that he had done it because of her.
10. When Anna finally arrived at the Oblonsky house, what does she admit that she would do if she were in Dolly's place?

Answer: She would forgive her husband.

"I would forgive," Anna said, "and forgive in such a way as if it hadn't happened, hadn't happened at all." Anna convinced Dolly to forgive her husband, and they were soon back together. However, the happiness didn't last long.
11. Kitty suggested that Anna wear lilac to the upcoming ball, but for whatever reason, Anna chose to wear a different color. Which color did she decide to wear?

Answer: black

Kitty immediately agreed that black was her best color and that the dress suited her perfectly. Anna gained the attention of Vronsky throughout the ball, and her black dress is perhaps thought to show her as a seductress (though it was unintentional on her part).
12. At the ball, Kitty refused many offers to dance the last mazurka for what reason?

Answer: She expected to dance it with Vronsky.

Kitty believed that she would have the hand of Count Vronsky for the last mazurka, and so turned down the offers of many men who wished to dance with her. However, Vronsky, who had danced with Anna for much of the night, decided to dance it with her. Kitty was almost left without a partner (a social disgrace) and ended up dancing with Korsunsky.
13. During his brother's visit, what was Nikolai Levin adamant that Konstantin not do?

Answer: Give him money or charity

Nikolai, who had basically given up any claim to money or property from their father, demanded that Konstantin not visit him in order to help him. Konstantin said simply that he was there to visit him. It was easily apparent that Nikolai was degenerating before his eyes due to illness.
14. Why did Anna feel a rush to leave Moscow as early as she did?

Answer: She thought she might have ruined things between Vronsky and Kitty.

At the ball, Anna knew that her dancing with Vronsky for much of the night had upset Kitty, and in order to ensure that the two wouldn't dispute over her, she decided to leave earlier than expected.
15. Unknown to her, who came back to St. Petersburg on the train with Anna?

Answer: Count Vronsky

Vronsky had decided that his love for Anna was so great that he would follow her back to St. Petersburg. The awkward moment came once Anna realized that Vronsky had followed her and that her husband, Alexei Karenin, was also at the train station to meet her.
Source: Author trident

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