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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 9-12 | Part 2, Chapters 13-16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Nicholas do after it is discovered that Denisov's money has been stolen?
(a) He follows the man who stole it and beats him senseless for such outrageous behavior.
(b) Nicholas goes to find the thief and catches him spending some of it.
(c) He goes out and celebrates.
(d) He follows Denisov's command to do nothing about it.

2. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...
(a) Prince Vasili.
(b) Anna's relative.
(c) Anna.
(d) Prince Andrew.

3. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) They all want to get across to get their tea.
(b) The French are firing at them.
(c) They want to burn the bridge before the French get to it.
(d) They are trying to isolate the French so that the Austrian army will have them cornered.

4. After leaving the Bolkonski's home, Pierre considers going home or going out with friends. Andrew has advised against his going out with his friends. Why does he not want Pierre to go?
(a) He likes to control the docile Pierre.
(b) It is after one o'clock in the morning.
(c) He is jealous of Pierre's friends and their fun.
(d) Andrew knows they will drink too much and associate with badly behaved women.

5. What does Count Rostov do when his wife asks him for a large sum of money, 500 rubles?
(a) He ignores her and walks away.
(b) He gets furious and calls her a spendthrift.
(c) He begins to weep because they don't have it to spare.
(d) He asks their steward to bring 700 rubles.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Prince Nicholas Bolkonsky believes in only two vices and two virtues. What are they?

4. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?

5. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?

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