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

2. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?
(a) He is very excited to be meeting the family of his good friend.
(b) He is asleep because he's had a lot of wine.
(c) He says, "Yes, I am happy for you but I shall just be happy to get out of the cold, my dear fellow."
(d) He can't hear anything Nicholas says because of the wind.

3. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?
(a) He pays virtually no attention to anything Andrew has to say, asking only irrelevant questions.
(b) He is very upset about casualties in the Austrian army.
(c) He listens to what he says, is happy, but seems to be speaking according to a script.
(d) He is happy to hear news of victory.

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

5. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?
(a) He is struck by how young the Tsar is and wonders if he is up to his position.
(b) He is in awe of him and feels he would do anything for him.
(c) He is happy to see him but is fearful about the coming action.
(d) He is unhappy that the Tsar has involved Russia in this war which does not concern them.