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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 Napoleon say to Balashev after dinner about Alexander?
(a) He says he doesn't understand why Alexander has surrounded himself with Napoleon's personal enemies.
(b) All of the above.
(c) He says that he will drive all of his enemies out and that they can go to Russia.
(d) He notes that he is sitting in the same room Alexander had been in four days before as if to indicate his (Napoleon's) superiority.

2. Andrew receives a letter from Bilibin. How does he react to it?
(a) He is distracted from what is bothering him at home.
(b) He throws it away after finishing it.
(c) He throws it away without opening it.
(d) He thinks Bilibin is a fool and that his cavalier attitude does no one any good.

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

4. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(b) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(c) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.
(d) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.

5. According Tolstoy, what errors did Napoleon make while he was in Moscow?
(a) He should not have expected order from the inhabitants of Moscow
(b) He underestimated the strength of the Russian army and its ability to regroup.
(c) He should have advanced on St. Petersburg and gathered up provisions for the winter.
(d) His errors did not occur in Moscow; they began before Napoleon entered the city.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The French doctor, Metivier, goes to visit with the old Prince Bolkonsky. What is the result?

3. How is the death of Bagration received in St. Petersburg?

4. 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?

5. What happens to Mary when she is leaving Bogucharovo for Moscow?

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