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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Chapters 1-5 | Part 5, Chapters 6-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.
(b) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.
(c) He is excited as he had feared Nicholas would ask him for more money but with such a large win, Nicholas will not need it.
(d) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.

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

3. Who does Dolokhov propose to?
(a) Vera.
(b) Helene Bezukhova.
(c) Sonya.
(d) Natasha.

4. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.
(b) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(c) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(d) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Andrew stay with when he goes to Brunn?

3. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?

4. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?

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

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