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

2. 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 goes out and celebrates.
(c) He follows the man who stole it and beats him senseless for such outrageous behavior.
(d) He follows Denisov's command to do nothing about it.

3. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?
(a) He pays virtually no attention to anything Andrew has to say, asking only irrelevant questions.
(b) He is very upset about casualties in the Austrian army.
(c) He is happy to hear news of victory.
(d) He listens to what he says, is happy, but seems to be speaking according to a script.

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

5. Prince Vasili in the beginning of Part 3 is described as...
(a) A man who plans carefully without regard for the well being of others.
(b) A kindly man who is manipulated by his family.
(c) A scheming man who acts with deliberate premeditation.
(d) A man who bears no one any ill will but acts in his own interest when opportunity presents itself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?

2. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?

3. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?

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

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

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