1. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?
(a) She discovers Anatole in the conservatory with his arm around Mlle. Bourienne.
(b) She confides in Mlle. Bourienne that she thinks Anatole is handsome and hopes he will propose.
(c) She goes to talk with Lise, asking her what married life is like.
(d) She goes to her room weeping in the knowledge that no one will ever want to marry such a plain young woman as she.

2. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?
(a) Study etiquette and the social graces.
(b) Marry a wealthy woman.
(c) Join the army.
(d) Never marry.

3. 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 name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.
(b) It is the old Count's birthday.
(c) It is Natasha's birthday.
(d) It is Oktoberfest.

4. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?
(a) He is shocked at Kutuzov's inattention to it and resents the lack of opportunity to state his ideas.
(b) He wanted to contribute but couldn't. He hopes to act on his own and achieve the glory he longs for.
(c) He is bored by the discussion, wants to change the entire plan.
(d) He is consumed with fear that he may die the next day.

5. Andrew has been taken prisoner by the French. What do they do with him?
(a) Napoleon remembers him, admires his courage, and sends him to his own doctor to be tended.
(b) Napoleon remembers him, so they put him on a stretcher, but steal his icon.
(c) They put him on the stretcher but then determine that he is dead and so leave him in the field.
(d) Napoleon sees him, remembers his carrying the Russian standard, and sends him to a hospital.