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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-4 | Part 4, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?
(a) It is Oktoberfest.
(b) It is the old Count's birthday.
(c) It is the name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.
(d) It is Natasha's birthday.

2. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(b) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.
(c) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(d) He's been caught with the money.

3. What does Pierre reflect upon after the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) That he has, so he thinks, killed a man for a depraved woman whom he has never loved.
(b) That he is unfortunate for having so foul a temper that he would challenge someone he considers to be a good man and friend to a duel.
(c) That he is totally to blame and he prays that Helene will forgive him for his profound error.
(d) That he hopes Helene still loves him and will have his child after all this.

4. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?
(a) Napoleon.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Captain Tushin.
(d) Boris Drubetskoy.

5. Who does Andrew stay with when he goes to Brunn?
(a) Prince Hippolyte Kuragin.
(b) Bilibin.
(c) The Emperor Francis.
(d) General Schmidt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?

2. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?

3. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?

4. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?

5. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?

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