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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. 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) Andrew knows they will drink too much and associate with badly behaved women.
(b) It is after one o'clock in the morning.
(c) He likes to control the docile Pierre.
(d) He is jealous of Pierre's friends and their fun.

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

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

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

5. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?
(a) Boris Drubetskoy.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Captain Tushin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?

2. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?

3. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?

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

5. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?

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