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

2. 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.

3. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?
(a) Study etiquette and the social graces.
(b) Never marry.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Marry a wealthy woman.

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

5. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?
(a) She severely rebukes her for being so rude.
(b) She doesn't hear her.
(c) She tells her to sit down and be quiet.
(d) She tells her she is having carrot ice for dessert and laughs at her.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?

2. 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?

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

4. At the Rostov's, the people gossip about Pierre. What do they say about him?

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

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