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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. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?
(a) He wants the general to see that they are cold.
(b) He wants to insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.
(c) He wants to impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.
(d) He wants the general to see how worn out their boots are from marching so far.

2. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?
(a) She is known as a woman of wealth and rank.
(b) She is known as a former great beauty.
(c) She is known for her horrible temper.
(d) She is known as a woman of good sense and unadorned speech.

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

4. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?
(a) He wants to ask Kutuzov for provisions.
(b) He is telling Kutuzov that he has lost to the French.
(c) He and Kutuzov are good friends and he wants to greet him.
(d) He wants to tell Kutuzov that the Russians aren't needed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nicholas do after it is discovered that Denisov's money has been stolen?

2. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?

3. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...

4. Where does Andrew go after leaving Brunn?

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

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