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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 8, Chapters 13-17 | Part 8, Chapters 18-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Andrew react to his evening with the Rostovs in St. Petersburg?
(a) He enjoys himself, finds them charming, and Natasha's singing moves him nearly to tears.
(b) He is neither pleased nor displeased with them and pays the call merely out of courtesy.
(c) He enjoys himself very much but finds them to be too provincial.
(d) He is bored by them and has little in common with them.

3. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) He's been caught with the money.
(b) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(c) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(d) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.

4. What does Nicholas do after it is discovered that Denisov's money has been stolen?
(a) He goes out and celebrates.
(b) Nicholas goes to find the thief and catches him spending some of it.
(c) He follows the man who stole it and beats him senseless for such outrageous behavior.
(d) He follows Denisov's command to do nothing about it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Natasha goes to her first grand ball. How does it go for her?

2. Who does Dolokhov propose to?

3. When Pierre goes to see Andrew after his return from his cure, who is Andrew talking about and what does he say before and immediately after their greeting?

4. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?

5. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?

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