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

2. What happens with Prince Andrew during the battle at Austerlitz?
(a) He sees the Tsar and requests him to leave the field of battle.
(b) He runs yelling "Forward, lads!", picks up the fallen standard, and is shot in the head.
(c) He sees Kutuzov has a head wound and takes him to be treated.
(d) He rides alongside the retreating army ordering them to turn back.

3. What does Pierre reflect upon after the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) That he has, so he thinks, killed a man for a depraved woman whom he has never loved.
(b) That he is totally to blame and he prays that Helene will forgive him for his profound error.
(c) That he hopes Helene still loves him and will have his child after all this.
(d) That he is unfortunate for having so foul a temper that he would challenge someone he considers to be a good man and friend to a duel.

4. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?
(a) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(b) He is reflecting on remarks Catiche has made and an anonymous letter saying that his wife is cheating on him with Dolokhov.
(c) He is bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.
(d) He is angry that Dolokhov, who has no connections, has been made an officer but still lives off Pierre's good will and takes his money.

5. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?
(a) She is known as a woman of good sense and unadorned speech.
(b) She is known as a woman of wealth and rank.
(c) She is known as a former great beauty.
(d) She is known for her horrible temper.