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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 6, Chapters 1-7 | Part 6, Chapters 8-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her great aunt.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her son.

2. After leaving the Bolkonski's home, Pierre considers going home or going out with friends. Andrew has advised against his going out with his friends. Why does he not want Pierre to go?
(a) It is after one o'clock in the morning.
(b) He is jealous of Pierre's friends and their fun.
(c) Andrew knows they will drink too much and associate with badly behaved women.
(d) He likes to control the docile Pierre.

3. What dance do Denisov and Natasha do at Iogel's ball?
(a) The twist.
(b) The minuet.
(c) The waltz.
(d) The mazurka.

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

5. 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 angry that he ever told her he loved her.
(c) He is struck by how pretty she is but feels estranged from her.
(d) He pays no attention to her whatsoever as he has decided that he has grown past their childhood romance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas is patrolling the picket lines. What is a picket?

2. Pierre receives two letters, one from Helene and another form his mother-in-law begging for Helene to come to live with him again. What is his response?

3. Boris goes to visit the Rostovs. What does he think of Natasha?

4. What engrosses Pierre after the duel?

5. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?

(see the answer key)

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