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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 15, Chapters 1-8 | Part 15, Chapters 9-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?
(a) He goes to his general who tells him that Denisov is clearly guilty and must face the consequences.
(b) He first approaches Boris who is happy to help Denisov because of Denisov's connections.
(c) He first approaches his general who says he will do all he can to help.
(d) At first he asks Boris to help him through Boris' general and Boris tells him it would be better for him to apply for the pardon through his commander of the corps.

2. Pierre receives two letters, one from Helene and another form his mother-in-law begging for Helene to come to live with him again. What is his response?
(a) He does not respond, but Helene moves back any way.
(b) He tells them that this is exactly what he has been hoping for but has been too ashamed to ask.
(c) He tells them both that he does not want her to come back.
(d) He reluctantly agrees.

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

4. How does Natasha behave at Ilagin's?
(a) She is weary from hunting and falls asleep.
(b) She is unhappy with the rustic nature of Ilagin's house and wants to go home.
(c) She loves his playing the guitar and dances for them.
(d) At Ilagin's insistence, she reluctantly sings while he plays guitar.

5. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?
(a) He wants to impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.
(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 insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...

2. What does Pierre do when he goes out into the streets of Moscow to find Napoleon?

3. How does Natashsa physically and emotionally react to her mother's grief over Petya?

4. Who arrives at the Rostov's home in Moscow after they have left?

5. At Borodino, Andrew is with his regiment. What are they doing and what happens to them?

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