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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 10, Chapters 1-7 | Part 10, Chapters 8-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Dolokhov propose to?
(a) Sonya.
(b) Vera.
(c) Helene Bezukhova.
(d) Natasha.

2. Who is the first to see the French at Ostrovna?
(a) None of these.
(b) Ilyin
(c) Nicholas.
(d) The regimental doctor.

3. Who is Count Rostopchin?
(a) A busybody who throws his weight around.
(b) A court official appointed by Alexander to get the aristocracy out of Moscow.
(c) A general under Kutuzov sent to keep order in Moscow as the French advance.
(d) The governor of Moscow.

4. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?
(a) He is jealous of the attention they pay to his daughter and daughter-in-law.
(b) He basically ignores them as they have interfered with his strict routine.
(c) He does not want Prince Vasili or Anatole there.
(d) He is delighted to see them and pleased to see what a brilliant young man Anatole is.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?

2. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?

3. Why does Nicholas need to whisper to his wolf hound?

4. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?

5. The French doctor, Metivier, goes to visit with the old Prince Bolkonsky. What is the result?

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