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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) Nicholas goes to find the thief and catches him spending some of it.
(b) He follows the man who stole it and beats him senseless for such outrageous behavior.
(c) He goes out and celebrates.
(d) He follows Denisov's command to do nothing about it.

2. At the Rostov's, the people gossip about Pierre. What do they say about him?
(a) That he is a womanizer.
(b) That he cheats at cards.
(c) That he is abusive to his father.
(d) That his friends are poorly chosen.

3. Elisabeth talks about going to the country while Andrew is off to war. How does she feel about being with his father and sister?
(a) She is happy and excited.
(b) She is annoyed.
(c) She is afraid.
(d) She is indifferent.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Prince Bolkonsky insist on teaching Mary geometry?

2. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?

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

4. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?

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

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