1. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) The French are firing at them.
(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) They all want to get across to get their tea.

2. How does Andrew react when he sees Lise after the birth of their son?
(a) He is overcome with love for her and their son.
(b) He is more concerned with the birth of a son.
(c) He is filled with remorse by the look on her face.
(d) He is filled with overwhelming love for her and for their child but is still unable to express it.

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

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

5. Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company?
(a) He is surprised at the conversation but he agrees.
(b) He is delighted to be in such interesting and illustrious company.
(c) He is angry at their criticism of people he admires so much.
(d) He is disappointed at the company's superficial conversation and criticism of everyone.