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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-4 | Part 4, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?
(a) He is reflecting on remarks Catiche has made and an anonymous letter saying that his wife is cheating on him with Dolokhov.
(b) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(c) He is angry that Dolokhov, who has no connections, has been made an officer but still lives off Pierre's good will and takes his money.
(d) He is bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.

2. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?
(a) He basically ignores them as they have interfered with his strict routine.
(b) He does not want Prince Vasili or Anatole there.
(c) He is delighted to see them and pleased to see what a brilliant young man Anatole is.
(d) He is jealous of the attention they pay to his daughter and daughter-in-law.

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

4. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(b) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.
(c) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(d) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?

2. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?

3. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?

4. Nicholas goes home on leave. How does he react to Sonya?

5. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?

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