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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. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?
(a) She doesn't hear her.
(b) She tells her she is having carrot ice for dessert and laughs at her.
(c) She severely rebukes her for being so rude.
(d) She tells her to sit down and be quiet.

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

3. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?
(a) He is bored by the discussion, wants to change the entire plan.
(b) He is shocked at Kutuzov's inattention to it and resents the lack of opportunity to state his ideas.
(c) He is consumed with fear that he may die the next day.
(d) He wanted to contribute but couldn't. He hopes to act on his own and achieve the glory he longs for.

4. 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 happy to see him but is fearful about the coming action.
(c) He is unhappy that the Tsar has involved Russia in this war which does not concern them.
(d) He is in awe of him and feels he would do anything for him.

5. What does Pierre reflect upon after the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) That he is unfortunate for having so foul a temper that he would challenge someone he considers to be a good man and friend to a duel.
(b) That he hopes Helene still loves him and will have his child after all this.
(c) That he has, so he thinks, killed a man for a depraved woman whom he has never loved.
(d) That he is totally to blame and he prays that Helene will forgive him for his profound error.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?

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

3. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?

4. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?

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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