The Queen of Spades — Questions and answers

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At Officer Narumov’s apartments, what was Tomsky’s grandmother, the Countess Anna Fedotovna, saved from losing by the Count of St. Germain?

Choices

  1. her family's estate in St. Petersburg
  2. her reputation among the nobility
  3. her life in a duel
  4. a fortune at cards in Paris ✓

Answer: a fortune at cards in Paris

From page 1

Whom did Hermann observe at a window of the Countess's mansion and decide to use to gain entry?

Choices

  1. Lizaveta Ivanovna, the Countess's ward ✓
  2. Tomsky, visiting his grandmother
  3. a servant named Maria
  4. the Countess Anna Fedotovna herself

Answer: Lizaveta Ivanovna, the Countess's ward

From page 2

After a cruel evening with the Countess, what decision did Lizaveta Ivanovna make regarding the officer who sent her letters?

Choices

  1. She decided to ask Tomsky for advice
  2. She decided to write back and give him instructions to enter the house ✓
  3. She decided to expose his letters to the Countess
  4. She decided to leave St. Petersburg immediately

Answer: She decided to write back and give him instructions to enter the house

From page 3

Upon entering the Countess’s mansion, where did Hermann conceal himself instead of going to Lizaveta’s room?

Choices

  1. under a bed in an unused guest room
  2. in a hidden passage near the main staircase
  3. behind a heavy curtain in the Countess’s study ✓
  4. inside a large wardrobe in the antechamber

Answer: behind a heavy curtain in the Countess’s study

From page 4

What did Hermann pull from his pocket when the Countess remained silent about the three cards?

Choices

  1. a deck of playing cards
  2. a small, sharp knife
  3. a letter from Lizaveta
  4. an unloaded pistol ✓

Answer: an unloaded pistol

From page 5

What did Lizaveta Ivanovna hand to Hermann when he demanded the key after the Countess's death?

Choices

  1. the key to the house ✓
  2. a small locket
  3. a fan
  4. a letter from the Countess

Answer: the key to the house

From page 6

What happened to Hermann at the Countess's funeral when he approached the coffin?

Choices

  1. He saw Tomsky and immediately fled the church
  2. He fainted after believing the dead Countess winked at him ✓
  3. He was arrested by the St. Petersburg police
  4. He confessed his part in her death to the attendees

Answer: He fainted after believing the dead Countess winked at him

From page 7

What condition did the ghost of the Countess give Hermann for forgiving his role in her death?

Choices

  1. that he leave St. Petersburg forever
  2. that he never gamble again
  3. that he marry her ward, Lizaveta Ivanovna ✓
  4. that he give his inheritance to Lizaveta

Answer: that he marry her ward, Lizaveta Ivanovna

From page 8

What card did Hermann turn over on the third night of gambling at Chekalinsky’s salon, expecting it to be the Ace?

Choices

  1. the King of Clubs
  2. the Ten of Hearts
  3. the Jack of Diamonds
  4. the Queen of Spades ✓

Answer: the Queen of Spades

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