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War and Peace | Quiz

Leo Tolstoy
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War and Peace | Quiz

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1)

Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5? (from Part 5, Chapters 1-5 | Part 5, Chapters 6-10)

Hippolyte Kuragin.
Helene.
Pierre.
Boris Drubetskoy.
2)

How does Natashsa physically and emotionally react to her mother's grief over Petya? (from Part 15, Chapters 1-8 | Part 15, Chapters 9-15)

She is emotionally resentful but does what she can to help her mother.
She is roused back into the world, but neglects her health and grows thinner.
She is pulled back into life in both ways.
She purely wants to be left alone.
3)

What does Prince Andrew look at as he is driving through a forest that confirms he is feeling that his life has nothing new to offer? (from Part 6, Chapters 1-7 | Part 6, Chapters 8-14)

An oak which has not yet leafed out.
Dead trees.
An animal carcass.
An abandoned hut.
4)

Nichols has returned to his regiment. How does the regiment respond to his arrival and how does he react? (from Part 5, Chapters 11-15 | Part 5, Chapters 16-21)

They all are starving and irritable and he is frustrated at the thought of having no provisions.
They are all busy but he is happy to be back with them.
They are all starving and he is happy to have brought provisions to share with them.
They all run to greet him and he feels as happy as he did at home with his family.
5)

Vera and Berg hold their first party. Who comes? (from Part 6, Chapters 15-20 | Part 6, Chapters 21-26)

The Count and Countess Rostov, the Bezukhovs, Berg's colonel, and Boris.
Pierre, the Rostovs, and Berg's superior officers.
Pierre, the Rostovs, Boris, a general, a colonel, Andrew, and some others.
The Bezukhovs, Boris, some of Berg's military connections and the Rostovs.
6)

How does the old Prince Bolkonski react to Marya Dmitrievna's visit? (from Part 8, Chapters 13-17 | Part 8, Chapters 18-22)

He is unexpectedly very pleasant, but tells her he will not change his mind about Andrew's wedding.
He shouts at her.
He loudly refuses to see her.
He is out discussing political reform at the time.
7)

Who does the countess first begin to talk to just before she begins to weep after Petya's death? (from Part 15, Chapters 1-8 | Part 15, Chapters 9-15)

Natasha.
Mary.
The count.
Petya.
8)

After the end of the war, when does Pierre say he will go to St. Petersburg? (from Part 15, Chapters 16-20 | Epilogue)

He go the day after he visits with Mary and Natasha.
He doesn't go.
He doesn't know if he'll go or not.
He will go in a few days.
9)

Who does Maria Dmitrievna warn Natasha against? (from Part 8, Chapters 1-6 | Part 8, Chapters 7-12)

the old Prince.
Princess Mary.
Anatole.
Helene.
10)

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? (from Part 6, Chapters 1-7 | Part 6, Chapters 8-14)

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.
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.
At first he is unhappy and disinterested but Natasha's happiness piques his curiosity and later he is intrigued by her admiring the moon.
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.
11)

How does Napoleon regard Moscow before he and his troops enter the city? (from Part 11, Chapters 8-15 | Part 11, Chapters 16-24)

He regards it with deference but is determined to alter as many of its architectural flaws as possible.
He is amazed at how crude and unlike European cities it is and wants to raze it and make it like a European city.
He looks upon it as a unique city but does not care if its barbaric architecture is saved or preserved.
He is struck by its strange beauty and unique architecture and wants to give its people a good government.
12)

How does Napoleon react to Balashev when they first meet? (from Part 9, Chapters 1-6 | Part 9, Chapters 7-12)

He questions him with hostility on the changes in demands that Alexander has made.
He is at first extremely polite but then he tells Balashev that he will take Russia.
He says that the war with Russia was forced by Russia's alliance with England.
He is extremely rude to him and says that his coming is pointless as Napoleon will take Russia to unify Europe.
13)

Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company? (from Part 6, Chapters 15-20 | Part 6, Chapters 21-26)

He is delighted to be in such interesting and illustrious company.
He is disappointed at the company's superficial conversation and criticism of everyone.
He is angry at their criticism of people he admires so much.
He is surprised at the conversation but he agrees.
14)

What is wrong with the prisoner, Sokolov, who is terrified when the French start to march them all out of Moscow? (from Part 13, Chapters 1-5 | Part 13, Chapters 6-13)

He has dysentery and is afraid of being left alone in Moscow.
He is terrified of the French as their demeanor changes when they are given orders to leave.
He is badly wounded and knows he won't survive the march.
He has fever, is dying, and knows he won't survive the march.
15)

Denisov commandeers provisions for his regiment. How does he justify it to the officer from whom he is taking them? (from Part 5, Chapters 11-15 | Part 5, Chapters 16-21)

The infantry are near a town where they can buy food while the Pavlograd hussars' regiment is stationed away from any towns.His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.
His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.
He does not try to justify anything; he slaps the officer and takes the food yelling that he is not "wobbing" anyone!
His soldiers have not had provisions for two weeks while the officer complains that his infantrymen have not had provisions for two days.
16)

How long did the French and Russians not engage in battle after Borodino? (from Part 10, Chapters 29-39 | Part 11, Chapters 1-7)

Five weeks.
Five months.
Five days.
Four weeks.
17)

What happens when Platon makes a shirt for a French officer and presents it to him? (from Part 13, Chapters 1-5 | Part 13, Chapters 6-13)

Platon shows him his work and tries to keep the scraps for leg bands.
Platon shows him his work and is pleased, but steals the leftover scraps.
Platon does not have the right supplies to make the shirt.
Platon does not have it ready when he promised.
18)

What happens to Mary right after her father dies? (from Part 10, Chapters 1-7 | Part 10, Chapters 8-13)

The peasants on the land riot and keep her and Mlle. Bourienne confined to the house.
The French enter the home and prevent her from leaving.
The peasants on the land whom Andrew has freed refuse to let her leave for Moscow.
Mlle. Bourienne persuades Mary to stay at Bogucharovo, but the peasants do not want them there.
19)

What happens to Petya when he goes with Dolokhov to attack the French? (from Part 14, Chapters 7-12 | Part 14, Chapters 13-19)

He is attacked by French soldiers and cut down with a saber.
He is shot in the head and falls from his horse.
His horse stumbles on a coal and he falls, breaking his neck.
He obeys Denisov and tries to stay back.
20)

What does Mary notice when she and Natasha meet with Pierre? (from Part 15, Chapters 16-20 | Epilogue)

She is struck by the change in Pierre.
She sees that Natasha speaks about Andrew in a way she never has before.
She is amazed at the change in him and notices that Natasha is, too.
She is irritated at Natasha for showing such obvious affection for him.
21)

Who pays special attention to Natasha at the opera with Maria Dmitrievna? (from Part 8, Chapters 1-6 | Part 8, Chapters 7-12)

Boris.
Dolokhov.
Helene.
Anatole.
22)

How does Tolstoy view Napoleon's dispositions for the Battle of Borodino? (from Part 10, Chapters 14-19 | Part 10, Chapters 20-28)

He states that it's easy to see that they are very confusing and could not be carried out.
He states that they are poorly done but the French were able to carry most of them out and win the battle.
He states that due to Napoleon's genius, they are well drawn up and that they were carried out to the letter.
He states they are very well drawn up but that they could not be carried out as they should have been.
23)

Boris is at a ball dancing with Helene at Vilna. Who arrives to speak with the tsar? (from Part 9, Chapters 1-6 | Part 9, Chapters 7-12)

None of the above.
Prince Bagration.
Balashev.
Arakcheev.
24)

How does Helene's mother react to her attempt to get divorced? (from Part 10, Chapters 29-39 | Part 11, Chapters 1-7)

She is furious as she has wanted to do the same.
She is unhappy but hopes Pierre will give her a lot of money.
She is upset at first but later determines that Helene is right.
She is happy for her.
25)

Pierre goes to visit Prince Andrew at Bogucharovo. How does Andrew appear to him? (from Part 5, Chapters 11-15 | Part 5, Chapters 16-21)

Thinner, paler, and his eyes are lifeless.
Bored and disinterested in Pierre's appearance.
Angry and hostile to everyone.
Irritated that Pierre has come by unannounced.
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