Anna Karenina
Who is Anna’s son?
Seryozha
How old is Kitty in Book 1?
18
What is the name of Levin’s son?
Dmitri
What is Vronksy’s job?
Military official/officer
What is Oblonsky's main character flaw?
His infidelity (always flirting with other women)
What does Anna wear to the ball in Book 1?
A Black Dress
Why does Kitty originally reject Levin’s proposal?
She is in love with Vronsky, until he leaves her
How does Levin propose to Kitty?
During a game of Secretary
What are some of Vronsky’s hobbies throughout the book?
Horse Racing and Painting
Who does Oblonsky have an affair with?
His children’s babysitter/governess
How does Anna’s perspective on her family change after meeting Vronsky in Moscow?
Loses love for her son and husband, sees their imperfections
How does Kitty mature and heal in the middle of the book?
Acts as a nurse at a German spa, where she sees and treats the dying
Who close to Levin dies, and of what?
His half-brother Nicholi dies of tuberculosis
What does Vronsky’s mother think of the situation?
Is okay with it at first, but is against it when it affects Vronsky's prospects
What are the names of Oblonsky’s children (there are 4)?
Tanya, Grisha, Lily, and Masha
Which character acts is a symbolic metaphor for Anna in Book 2?
Frou-Frou
How does Kitty react when Nicholi is dying?
She takes charge and cleans up the room he is in
What kind of life does Levin fantasize about briefly?
Peasant life (marrying a peasant woman and doing labor for a living)
How are Vronsky and his mother similar?
They have both had an affair
What does Levin tell Oblonsky to stop doing in Book 1?
“Stealing bread rolls”
What dream does Anna have before childbirth and what does it foreshadow?
A peasant speaking in french with a beater in his hand, foreshadowing Anna’s death
How does Kitty react seeing Vronsky after her marriage?
She initially has some feelings, but is able to suppress them and not act on them
What does Levin confess to the priest before his marriage?
He has doubts about religion
How much do people think Vronsky makes?
100,000 Rubles
Why does Oblonsky sell his land while visiting Levin?
He is running out of money due to his lifestyle