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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. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?
(a) Whether or not Anna should go to see the Count.
(b) The fact that none of them want Pierre to inherit if they don't inherit from the Count.
(c) The need for the letter requesting Pierre's legitimacy to be found in his papers along with a new will making Pierre sole heir.
(d) That Catiche and her sisters should inherit most as they have cared for the Count.

2. Nicholas goes to visit Boris. How does the visit go for him?
(a) He brags about his experience in the charge and the fact that everyone is very impressed with him, especially Prince Andrew.
(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 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.
(d) He gets drunk with Boris and Berg and enjoys himself immensely.

3. Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5?
(a) Hippolyte Kuragin.
(b) Helene.
(c) Boris Drubetskoy.
(d) Pierre.

4. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.
(b) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.
(c) He is excited as he had feared Nicholas would ask him for more money but with such a large win, Nicholas will not need it.
(d) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.

5. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?
(a) He is happy to see him but is fearful about the coming action.
(b) He is unhappy that the Tsar has involved Russia in this war which does not concern them.
(c) He is in awe of him and feels he would do anything for him.
(d) He is struck by how young the Tsar is and wonders if he is up to his position.

Short Answer Questions

1. Denisov commandeers provisions for his regiment. How does he justify it to the officer from whom he is taking them?

2. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?

3. With great enthusiasm, Pierre has become a Freemason. What does he write in his diary regarding his pursuit of a more pure life?

4. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?

5. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?

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