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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. Who does Andrew stay with when he goes to Brunn?
(a) Bilibin.
(b) General Schmidt.
(c) The Emperor Francis.
(d) Prince Hippolyte Kuragin.

2. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?
(a) She goes to her room weeping in the knowledge that no one will ever want to marry such a plain young woman as she.
(b) She goes to talk with Lise, asking her what married life is like.
(c) She confides in Mlle. Bourienne that she thinks Anatole is handsome and hopes he will propose.
(d) She discovers Anatole in the conservatory with his arm around Mlle. Bourienne.

3. 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 gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.
(c) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.
(d) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.

4. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?
(a) She tells her to sit down and be quiet.
(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 doesn't hear her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Murat sees the Russian forces gathering he thinks it is the entire Army. What does he do upon seeing this?

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

3. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?

4. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?

5. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?

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