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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 the old Prince Bolkonski react to Marya Dmitrievna's visit?
(a) He is out discussing political reform at the time.
(b) He shouts at her.
(c) He loudly refuses to see her.
(d) He is unexpectedly very pleasant, but tells her he will not change his mind about Andrew's wedding.

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

3. What dance do Denisov and Natasha do at Iogel's ball?
(a) The minuet.
(b) The twist.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The mazurka.

4. Who joins Nicholas for the wolf hunt?
(a) Natasha and Petya.
(b) Petya.
(c) Sonya, Natasha, and Petya.
(d) No one - he goes on it alone.

5. Who are Princess Mary's "God's Folk"?
(a) They are ascetics who come to persuade her that she should become like them.
(b) They are students who come to her to learn of the Gospel and receive food and clothing from her.
(c) They are priests who come to talk with her and receive alms and food for the poor.
(d) They are pilgrims who come to visit her and talk about their pilgrimages, God, and the miracles they have seen.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nichols has returned to his regiment. How does the regiment respond to his arrival and how does he react?

2. What happens to Mary right after her father dies?

3. Who assists Anatole in his abduction of Natasha?

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

5. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?

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