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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, Chapters 13-17 | Part 8, Chapters 18-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?
(a) He wants to insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.
(b) He wants the general to see that they are cold.
(c) He wants the general to see how worn out their boots are from marching so far.
(d) He wants to impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.

2. What prevents Anatole from openly courting Natasha?
(a) Count Rostov is very protective of his daughter.
(b) Anatole is already married.
(c) Marya Dmitrievna dislikes the Kuragins and tells Natasha that she will not allow them in her home.
(d) Natasha's engagement to Prince Andrew.

3. Andrew goes to visit Pierre the night after the Bergs party. What does he discuss with him?
(a) He had noticed Pierre's overall melancholy and wants to help him.
(b) His love for Natasha.
(c) His distress that the reforms he is drawing up are slow in materializing.
(d) He is considering going abroad to take a cure and wants to know if Pierre thinks it's a good idea.

4. After his proposal to Vera, Berg comes to visit Count Rostov about Vera's dowry. What does the Count say to him?
(a) He says he is glad Berg is direct and offers him 80,000 rubles in ready money.
(b) He likes Berg being business-like about it and then he offers him 20,000 rubles in ready money and a note for 80,000 rubles.
(c) He offers him 30,000 rubles in cash and 50,000 rubles as a note of hand.
(d) He brushes off the matter saying he must consult his steward.

5. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(b) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(c) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.
(d) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

2. Natasha receives a letter. What does it say and who is it from?

3. Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company?

4. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?

5. When Pierre goes to see Andrew after his return from his cure, who is Andrew talking about and what does he say before and immediately after their greeting?

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