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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 5-8 | Part 3, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Andrew go after leaving Brunn?
(a) He goes to find the French.
(b) He returns home.
(c) He goes to Moscow.
(d) He returns to Kutuzov.

2. When Murat sees the Russian forces gathering he thinks it is the entire Army. What does he do upon seeing this?
(a) He attacks them immediately.
(b) He offers a cease fire for three days so he can attack them all at once.
(c) He does nothing until the following day when he attacks.
(d) He writes to Napoleon requesting advice.

3. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?
(a) He is delighted to see them and pleased to see what a brilliant young man Anatole is.
(b) He basically ignores them as they have interfered with his strict routine.
(c) He is jealous of the attention they pay to his daughter and daughter-in-law.
(d) He does not want Prince Vasili or Anatole there.

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

5. 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 impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.
(c) He wants to insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.
(d) He wants the general to see how worn out their boots are from marching so far.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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?

4. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?

5. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?

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