1. Nicholas is patrolling the lines. What is running through his mind?
(a) Various disconnected thoughts as he struggles not to fall asleep.
(b) He is terrified that he may be shot and wishes he had not been given this duty.
(c) He is in a foul temper as he is cold, hungry, and is missing the comforts of home.
(d) He is excited about the prospect of being in combat and perhaps distinguishing himself for the Tsar.

2. What makes Nicholas decide to return home on leave?
(a) His mother writes him a pleading letter.
(b) His father writes to him saying that he is afraid Mitenka, their steward, is cheating him but does not know how to prove it.
(c) Sonya writes to him saying she is releasing him from his promise to marry her.
(d) The countess begs him to come home to cheer up Natasha.

3. Who does Maria Dmitrievna warn Natasha against?
(a) Anatole.
(b) Helene.
(c) the old Prince.
(d) Princess Mary.

4. 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 rides alongside the retreating army ordering them to turn back.
(c) He sees Kutuzov has a head wound and takes him to be treated.
(d) He runs yelling "Forward, lads!", picks up the fallen standard, and is shot in the head.

5. Where does Pierre go the day after his duel?
(a) He leaves for St. Petersburg.
(b) He goes to his estates in Kiev.
(c) He goes home and stays in isolation for a week.
(d) He goes to visit Prince Andrew at Bogucharovo.

Short Answer Questions

1. Prince Andrew goes to the Rostovs' as Count Rostov is the Marshal for the district and he must see him on account of his being trustee of the Ryazan estate. How does he react to being with the Rostov's from beginning to end?

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

3. What does Pierre reflect upon after the duel with Dolokhov?

4. What do Anna Mikhaylovna, Prince Vasili and Catiche argue about outside of the old Count's room?

5. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?

(see the answer key)

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