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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?
(a) He is struck by how young the Tsar is and wonders if he is up to his position.
(b) He is happy to see him but is fearful about the coming action.
(c) He is unhappy that the Tsar has involved Russia in this war which does not concern them.
(d) He is in awe of him and feels he would do anything for him.

3. After his proposal to Vera, Berg comes to visit Count Rostov about Vera's dowry. What does the Count say to him?
(a) He says he is glad Berg is direct and offers him 80,000 rubles in ready money.
(b) He likes Berg being business-like about it and then he offers him 20,000 rubles in ready money and a note for 80,000 rubles.
(c) He offers him 30,000 rubles in cash and 50,000 rubles as a note of hand.
(d) He brushes off the matter saying he must consult his steward.

4. Pierre goes to visit Prince Andrew at Bogucharovo. How does Andrew appear to him?
(a) Thinner, paler, and his eyes are lifeless.
(b) Angry and hostile to everyone.
(c) Irritated that Pierre has come by unannounced.
(d) Bored and disinterested in Pierre's appearance.

5. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?
(a) 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.
(b) He brags about his experience in the charge and the fact that everyone is very impressed with him, especially Prince Andrew.
(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.

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

7. Nicholas is patrolling the picket lines. What is a picket?
(a) A portion of a fence.
(b) A border between one army and another.
(c) A line of stakes set in the ground behind which artillery is positioned.
(d) Soldiers set apart from a main army to guard them from surprise attack.

8. Dolokhov has been demoted and his superior officers have taken note of his outspokenness. How does the Schon Grabern battle go for him?
(a) His regiment wins their skirmish with the French.
(b) He turns cowardly and hides in some bushes.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He is badly wounded and unable to continue fighting.

9. Prince Vasili in the beginning of Part 3 is described as...
(a) A man who bears no one any ill will but acts in his own interest when opportunity presents itself.
(b) A man who plans carefully without regard for the well being of others.
(c) A kindly man who is manipulated by his family.
(d) A scheming man who acts with deliberate premeditation.

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

11. What sort of reputation does Princess Mary have as a prospective wife?
(a) She is regarded as ugly and not particularly pleasant, but rich.
(b) She is regarded as extremely intelligent and socially adept.
(c) She is regarded as very wealthy but very plain.
(d) She is regarded as very beautiful which makes up for her moderate fortune.

12. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?
(a) He needs an adjutant.
(b) He wants Andrew to keep command of the troops as he (Kutuzov) is elderly.
(c) He knew Andrew's father and knows Andrew to be a good soldier.
(d) He wants to keep an eye on him.

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

14. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He is excited as he had feared Nicholas would ask him for more money but with such a large win, Nicholas will not need it.
(b) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.
(c) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.
(d) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.

15. Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5?
(a) Hippolyte Kuragin.
(b) Helene.
(c) Pierre.
(d) Boris Drubetskoy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?

3. Nicholas is told to give a message to the Tsar. What happens after that?

4. Princess Mary wishes to speak to Andrew before he leaves about a specific request. What is it?

5. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?

(see the answer keys)

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