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

2. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?
(a) It is the old Count's birthday.
(b) It is Oktoberfest.
(c) It is the name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.
(d) It is Natasha's birthday.

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 bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.
(b) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(c) He is reflecting on remarks Catiche has made and an anonymous letter saying that his wife is cheating on him with Dolokhov.
(d) 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.

4. Pierre is shown a section of Revelations by one of his fellow Masons which corresponds with Napoleon. What does he find in reading it?
(a) Knowing that Napoleon's name adds up to 666, he unsuccessfully tries to use the same calculations with his name.
(b) Napoleon's name in Russian and French adds up to 666.
(c) He sees that Napoleon is the beast and decides that he must spread this word to everyone in Russia.
(d) His name in French and Napoleon's both add up to 666.

5. Who is the first to see the French at Ostrovna?
(a) The regimental doctor.
(b) Ilyin
(c) Nicholas.
(d) None of these.