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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. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) He's been caught with the money.
(b) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(c) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(d) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.

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

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

4. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?
(a) She wants to ask Pierre's father to lend her money.
(b) She wants Boris to meet the Count.
(c) She hopes that Pierre's father is well enough to acknowledge Boris if only in his Will.
(d) She wants Boris personally to thank Prince Vasili, a close relative of Pierre's father, who is also there to see the Count.

5. 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 annoyed.
(b) She is happy and excited.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is afraid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Prince Vasili hoping to achieve by helping Pierre with his duties?

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

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

5. Why does Kutuzov request Andrew to work with him?

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