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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. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) They are trying to isolate the French so that the Austrian army will have them cornered.
(b) They all want to get across to get their tea.
(c) The French are firing at them.
(d) They want to burn the bridge before the French get to it.

2. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?
(a) He is indifferent because his father has not made him a legitimate son.
(b) He is happy that he will no longer be under his father's scrutiny and judgment.
(c) He is angry that his father has not made him legitimate.
(d) He accepts it as something that must happen.

3. Nicholas goes home on leave. How does he react to Sonya?
(a) He is very happy to see her but is uncertain how she feels about him.
(b) He is struck by how pretty she is but feels estranged from her.
(c) He pays no attention to her whatsoever as he has decided that he has grown past their childhood romance.
(d) He is angry that he ever told her he loved her.

4. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) Emperor Francis
(b) Prince Bagration.
(c) General Mack.
(d) Napoleon Buonaparte.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Andrew has been taken prisoner by the French. What do they do with him?

2. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?

3. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?

4. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

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

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