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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. What does Prince Andrew look at as he is driving through a forest that confirms he is feeling that his life has nothing new to offer?
(a) An abandoned hut.
(b) Dead trees.
(c) An animal carcass.
(d) An oak which has not yet leafed out.

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

3. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?
(a) Her great aunt.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her son.
(d) Her aunt.

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

5. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?
(a) He can't hear anything Nicholas says because of the wind.
(b) He is very excited to be meeting the family of his good friend.
(c) He is asleep because he's had a lot of wine.
(d) He says, "Yes, I am happy for you but I shall just be happy to get out of the cold, my dear fellow."

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?

2. How long did the French and Russians not engage in battle after Borodino?

3. Boris goes to visit the Rostovs. What does he think of Natasha?

4. Why does Nicholas need to whisper to his wolf hound?

5. How has Pierre's huge inheritance changed him financially?

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