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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 9-12 | Part 2, Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...
(a) Prince Vasili.
(b) Prince Andrew.
(c) Anna's relative.
(d) Anna.

2. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?
(a) She tells her to sit down and be quiet.
(b) She severely rebukes her for being so rude.
(c) She doesn't hear her.
(d) She tells her she is having carrot ice for dessert and laughs at her.

3. Princess Mary wishes to speak to Andrew before he leaves about a specific request. What is it?
(a) She wants him to carry an icon around his neck to protect him in battle.
(b) She wants him to help her get away from their father.
(c) She asks him to accept Mlle. Bourienne as her friend.
(d) She asks him to forgive his wife.

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

5. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?
(a) He is indifferent because his father has not made him a legitimate son.
(b) He is happy that he will no longer be under his father's scrutiny and judgment.
(c) He is angry that his father has not made him legitimate.
(d) He accepts it as something that must happen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?

2. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?

3. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?

4. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?

5. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?

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