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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) Napoleon.
(b) Boris Drubetskoy.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Captain Tushin.

2. 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 severely rebukes her for being so rude.
(c) She doesn't hear her.
(d) She tells her she is having carrot ice for dessert and laughs at her.

3. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) He has never shot a pistol before but refuses to apologize.
(b) He is very confident that he will win as he is in the right.
(c) He is so distressed at the whole thing that he hopes he's shot.
(d) He is indifferent because he is too drunk to understand the possible consequences.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?

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

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

4. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?

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

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