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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 12, Chapters 1-8 | Part 12, Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dolokhov propose to?
(a) Vera.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Helene Bezukhova.
(d) Natasha.

2. After Andrew leaves to join the army a second time, what does the old Prince Bolkonski say to Mary before showing her Andrew's second letter?
(a) He tells her that he is angry with her for interfering between him and Mlle. Bourienne.
(b) He asks her if she is happy that she has made he and Andrew quarrel, that he is old and weak, and hurt by the situation.
(c) He tells her that Andrew has written to him about the approach of the French to Smolensk.
(d) He tells her that Andrew has written to say the French are in Smolensk and that they should go to Bogucharovo.

3. Vera and Berg hold their first party. Who comes?
(a) The Bezukhovs, Boris, some of Berg's military connections and the Rostovs.
(b) The Count and Countess Rostov, the Bezukhovs, Berg's colonel, and Boris.
(c) Pierre, the Rostovs, and Berg's superior officers.
(d) Pierre, the Rostovs, Boris, a general, a colonel, Andrew, and some others.

4. In Tolstoy's mathematical problem, what kind of animal is Achilles trying to catch up with?
(a) None of the above.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) A hare.
(d) A snail.

5. Pierre is shown a section of Revelations by one of his fellow Masons which corresponds with Napoleon. What does he find in reading it?
(a) Napoleon's name in Russian and French adds up to 666.
(b) Knowing that Napoleon's name adds up to 666, he unsuccessfully tries to use the same calculations with his name.
(c) His name in French and Napoleon's both add up to 666.
(d) He sees that Napoleon is the beast and decides that he must spread this word to everyone in Russia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?

2. What does Count Rostov say to Petya when he says he wants to join the army?

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

4. What does Dolokhov say to Rostov after the card game?

5. Who joins Nicholas for the wolf hunt?

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