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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) They all want to get across to get their tea.
(b) They want to burn the bridge before the French get to it.
(c) They are trying to isolate the French so that the Austrian army will have them cornered.
(d) The French are firing at them.

3. What happens to Nicholas during the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) He ends up interfering with his regiment's action.
(b) He charges at the French, is attacked by them and injured severely.
(c) He loses his regiment and wanders about looking for them.
(d) His horse falls on him, he is injured and runs away from the French coming at him.

4. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.
(b) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.
(c) 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.
(d) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.

5. Natasha enjoys going into her mother's room at bedtime to talk with her. What do they talk about?
(a) They talk about Pierre and Boris and how Boris would be a good match for Natasha.
(b) Natasha want to marry Boris but the countess is wants to se if he's serious.
(c) They talk about Boris, marriage, and the fact that Boris would not be a good match for Natasha.
(d) Natasha compares people with colors and things and the countess tells her to go to bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?

2. At the Rostov's, the people gossip about Pierre. What do they say about him?

3. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?

4. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?

5. What does Hippolyte talk about at Anna Pavlovna's soiree?

Short Essay Questions

1. Prince Vasili is described in the beginning at Anna Pavlovna's soiree. What is Prince Vasili's most notable characteristic at this point in the story.

2. When Nicholas goes to Olmutz to see Boris why does he get into an argument with Prince Andrew?

3. What leads Pierre to challenge Dolokhov to a duel?

4. Why does Kutuzov not push his troops into combat?

5. What does Pierre's steward think when Pierre goes to his estates and recommends reforms?

6. What makes Nicholas decide to go home on leave just after Natasha's engagement?

7. What happens when Boris frequently visits the Rostovs and Natasha in particular?

8. Why do the three princesses living at Count Bezukhov's treat Pierre so badly?

9. What does Andrew think about after he is wounded?

10. Dolokhov wants to beat Rostov at cards and sets a monetary number for himself. What is this number and how and why does he arrive at it?

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