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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. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?
(a) She tells her to sit down and be quiet.
(b) She doesn't hear her.
(c) She tells her she is having carrot ice for dessert and laughs at her.
(d) She severely rebukes her for being so rude.

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

3. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?
(a) She goes to talk with Lise, asking her what married life is like.
(b) She goes to her room weeping in the knowledge that no one will ever want to marry such a plain young woman as she.
(c) She discovers Anatole in the conservatory with his arm around Mlle. Bourienne.
(d) She confides in Mlle. Bourienne that she thinks Anatole is handsome and hopes he will propose.

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

5. 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) 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) The need for the letter requesting Pierre's legitimacy to be found in his papers along with a new will making Pierre sole heir.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Nicholas during the battle at Schon Grabern?

2. Andrew observes Prince Bagration in command. What does he notice about his methods of command?

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

4. After leaving the Bolkonski's home, Pierre considers going home or going out with friends. Andrew has advised against his going out with his friends. Why does he not want Pierre to go?

5. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?

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