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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. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?
(a) She discovers Anatole in the conservatory with his arm around Mlle. Bourienne.
(b) She confides in Mlle. Bourienne that she thinks Anatole is handsome and hopes he will propose.
(c) She goes to talk with Lise, asking her what married life is like.
(d) She goes to her room weeping in the knowledge that no one will ever want to marry such a plain young woman as she.

2. What happens with Prince Andrew during the battle at Austerlitz?
(a) He runs yelling "Forward, lads!", picks up the fallen standard, and is shot in the head.
(b) He sees Kutuzov has a head wound and takes him to be treated.
(c) He rides alongside the retreating army ordering them to turn back.
(d) He sees the Tsar and requests him to leave the field of battle.

3. Andrew observes Prince Bagration in command. What does he notice about his methods of command?
(a) That Bagration's orders are very well thought out.
(b) That although Bagration does very little and gives few commands, his presence and tact calm and encourage everyone about him.
(c) That Bagration's orders are random and chaotic.
(d) That Bagration is enthusiastic and commanding which excites the men.

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

5. 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?
(a) At first he looks forward to diversion from things which depress him, but then he sees that their life is too busy and filled with too many foolish people that he welcomes leaving.
(b) At first he is unhappy and disinterested but Natasha's happiness piques his curiosity and later he is intrigued by her admiring the moon.
(c) He is bored and disinterested and as his time with them goes on, he looks forward to returning home, and getting away from such superficial living.
(d) He is bored but Natasha's youthful exuberance intrigues him and though he would like to join in, he realizes shortly after his departure that his life is over forever.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas is patrolling the lines. What is running through his mind?

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

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

4. When Murat sees the Russian forces gathering he thinks it is the entire Army. What does he do upon seeing this?

5. What sort of reputation does Princess Mary have as a prospective wife?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How has Prince Andrew changed by being involved in the war instead of St. Petersburg society? Why did this change occur?

3. What happens with Andrew at the war council and what leads up to it?

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

5. What goes through Andrew's mind during the New Years Eve ball?

6. What are the obvious differences between Prince Andrew and Pierre that is illustrated at the start of the story?

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

8. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

9. What does Nicholas do that gets him in trouble with his superior officers?

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

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