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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 hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?
(a) Captain Tushin.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Boris Drubetskoy.
(d) Napoleon.

2. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?
(a) He gets drunk with Boris and Berg and enjoys himself immensely.
(b) He is amazed at the changes in Boris and wishes to work on the staff as Boris does, planning to use a letter that will help him.
(c) He begins to brag about his action during Schon Graben and is cut short by Andrew who notices that he is bragging.
(d) He brags about his experience in the charge and the fact that everyone is very impressed with him, especially Prince Andrew.

3. 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.

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

5. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?
(a) He needs an adjutant.
(b) He knew Andrew's father and knows Andrew to be a good soldier.
(c) He wants Andrew to keep command of the troops as he (Kutuzov) is elderly.
(d) He wants to keep an eye on him.

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

3. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

4. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?

5. What does Pierre reflect upon after the duel with Dolokhov?

(see the answer key)

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