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

2. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?
(a) He needs an adjutant.
(b) He wants to keep an eye on him.
(c) He wants Andrew to keep command of the troops as he (Kutuzov) is elderly.
(d) He knew Andrew's father and knows Andrew to be a good soldier.

3. Prince Nicholas Bolkonsky believes in only two vices and two virtues. What are they?
(a) Greed and envy and generosity and patience.
(b) Illness and remorse and kindness and health.
(c) Idleness and superstition and activity and intelligence.
(d) Pride and gluttony and humility and temperance.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?

4. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?

5. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?

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