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

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 Natasha's birthday.
(b) It is Oktoberfest.
(c) It is the name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.
(d) It is the old Count's birthday.

3. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?
(a) Whether or not Anna should go to see the Count.
(b) The need for the letter requesting Pierre's legitimacy to be found in his papers along with a new will making Pierre sole heir.
(c) The fact that none of them want Pierre to inherit if they don't inherit from the Count.
(d) That Catiche and her sisters should inherit most as they have cared for the Count.

4. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her great aunt.
(d) Her son.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Elisabeth talks about going to the country while Andrew is off to war. How does she feel about being with his father and sister?

3. Where does Andrew go after leaving Brunn?

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

5. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?

(see the answer key)

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