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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 12, Chapters 1-8 | Part 12, Chapters 9-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Natasha react when Anatole tells her he is in love with her?
(a) She is uncomfortable at his lack of propriety, and questions how he could be in love with someone he's only just met the day before.
(b) She is flattered and presses his hand.
(c) She is overcome with delight and says nothing except that she is already engaged.
(d) She tells him not to say that; she is engaged and in love with another man.

2. What has caused Helene's illness?
(a) The "inconvenience" of having married two men.
(b) She has contracted an illness from her reckless behavior with men.
(c) She has angina pectoris.
(d) She has taken too much of a certain drug.

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 angry that Dolokhov, who has no connections, has been made an officer but still lives off Pierre's good will and takes his money.
(c) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(d) He is bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.

4. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.
(b) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.
(c) He is excited as he had feared Nicholas would ask him for more money but with such a large win, Nicholas will not need it.
(d) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.

5. Shortly after Natasha's recovery from her illness, why does Pierre decide not to visit with the Rostovs anymore?
(a) Countess Rostova tells him that Natasha is only happy when he is around.
(b) He is angry of Natasha's continued love for Andrew when Andrew refuses to forgive her.
(c) He realizes that he is in love with Natasha and is made uncomfortable by her attentions to him.
(d) He becomes occupied in joining the army and cannot spend time with them.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where do the Rostovs go after leaving Moscow?

4. How is Pierre feeling the first few days he is in Moscow before the French arrive?

5. Who assists Anatole in his abduction of Natasha?

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