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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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 reluctantly agrees.
(b) He tells them both that he does not want her to come back.
(c) He does not respond, but Helene moves back any way.
(d) He tells them that this is exactly what he has been hoping for but has been too ashamed to ask.

3. What engrosses Pierre after the duel?
(a) Why did he challenge Dolokhov over such a silly thing as taking a paper from him?
(b) What is bad or good?; What should one love or hate?; What does one live for?; What are life and death?
(c) Why did he challenge Dolokhov and violate his wife's trust in him?
(d) Why did he challenge Dolokhov when he is such a good friend to Pierre?

4. What does Hippolyte talk about at Anna Pavlovna's soiree?
(a) He says, "Le Roi de Prusse!", laughs, and repeats himself; it is a joke but a pretty poor one.
(b) He argues with Boris about the brilliance of Napoleon.
(c) He says nothing as he is painfully shy.
(d) He wittily discusses the action at Austerlitz.

5. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?
(a) Boris Drubetskoy.
(b) Captain Tushin.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Nicholas.

6. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(b) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(c) He's been caught with the money.
(d) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.

7. Natasha goes to her first grand ball. How does it go for her?
(a) She finds she does not really like such large gatherings.
(b) She is excited to see all the beautiful people but doesn't want to dance.
(c) She is extremely excited and thrilled but is soon disappointed that no one asks her to dance.
(d) At first she doesn't dance but after Andrew asks her, she dances all night.

8. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?
(a) He wants to tell Kutuzov that the Russians aren't needed.
(b) He wants to ask Kutuzov for provisions.
(c) He is telling Kutuzov that he has lost to the French.
(d) He and Kutuzov are good friends and he wants to greet him.

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

10. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?
(a) He brags about his experience in the charge and the fact that everyone is very impressed with him, especially Prince Andrew.
(b) He is amazed at the changes in Boris and wishes to work on the staff as Boris does, planning to use a letter that will help him.
(c) He gets drunk with Boris and Berg and enjoys himself immensely.
(d) He begins to brag about his action during Schon Graben and is cut short by Andrew who notices that he is bragging.

11. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?
(a) She is known for her horrible temper.
(b) She is known as a former great beauty.
(c) She is known as a woman of good sense and unadorned speech.
(d) She is known as a woman of wealth and rank.

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

13. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) He is very confident that he will win as he is in the right.
(b) He is indifferent because he is too drunk to understand the possible consequences.
(c) He has never shot a pistol before but refuses to apologize.
(d) He is so distressed at the whole thing that he hopes he's shot.

14. Why does Nicholas need to whisper to his wolf hound?
(a) All of the above.
(b) He doesn't want the other hunts men to hear.
(c) He doesn't want the other hounds to hear him call to his hound.
(d) He does not want the wolf to hear him calling.

15. How has Pierre's huge inheritance changed him financially?
(a) He does not really pay attention to the fact that he is continually losing money.
(b) He notices that although he has more money than before, he often has to pay so much out that he must borrow in order to fulfill his obligations.
(c) He is thrilled at having so much money that he has a huge surplus each month.
(d) He wishes he had never inherited the money, as life was much simpler before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Andrew goes to the Rostovs' as Count Rostov is the Marshal for the district and he must see him on account of his being trustee of the Ryazan estate. How does he react to being with the Rostov's from beginning to end?

2. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?

3. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

4. Dolokhov has been demoted and his superior officers have taken note of his outspokenness. How does the Schon Grabern battle go for him?

5. Andrew observes Prince Bagration in command. What does he notice about his methods of command?

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