1. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?
(a) It is the old Count's birthday.
(b) It is Natasha's birthday.
(c) It is the name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.
(d) It is Oktoberfest.

2. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?
(a) He is amazed at the changes in Boris and wishes to work on the staff as Boris does, planning to use a letter that will help him.
(b) He begins to brag about his action during Schon Graben and is cut short by Andrew who notices that he is bragging.
(c) He brags about his experience in the charge and the fact that everyone is very impressed with him, especially Prince Andrew.
(d) He gets drunk with Boris and Berg and enjoys himself immensely.

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

4. Andrew receives a letter from Bilibin. How does he react to it?
(a) He throws it away without opening it.
(b) He thinks Bilibin is a fool and that his cavalier attitude does no one any good.
(c) He is distracted from what is bothering him at home.
(d) He throws it away after finishing it.

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