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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapters 1-5 | Part 5, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Andrew go after leaving Brunn?
(a) He returns home.
(b) He goes to find the French.
(c) He goes to Moscow.
(d) He returns to Kutuzov.

2. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) Napoleon Buonaparte.
(b) General Mack.
(c) Prince Bagration.
(d) Emperor Francis

3. Nicholas encounters the Princes Bagration and Dolgorukov. What is their conversation?
(a) He asks if they have seen any movement of the French and they ignore him.
(b) He asks if he may go to the front and they deny his request saying that he is needed in reserve.
(c) He asks if he may be attached to the first squadron and they ask if he is Count Ilya Rostov's son.
(d) He asks if they have seen any sign of the fog clearing, and they reply that it should clear in the morning.

4. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?
(a) Marry a wealthy woman.
(b) Study etiquette and the social graces.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Never marry.

5. What happens to Nicholas during the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) His horse falls on him, he is injured and runs away from the French coming at him.
(b) He ends up interfering with his regiment's action.
(c) He charges at the French, is attacked by them and injured severely.
(d) He loses his regiment and wanders about looking for them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Andrew receives a letter from Bilibin. How does he react to it?

2. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?

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

4. Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5?

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

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