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

2. Shortly after Natasha's recovery from her illness, why does Pierre decide not to visit with the Rostovs anymore?
(a) He becomes occupied in joining the army and cannot spend time with them.
(b) He realizes that he is in love with Natasha and is made uncomfortable by her attentions to him.
(c) Countess Rostova tells him that Natasha is only happy when he is around.
(d) He is angry of Natasha's continued love for Andrew when Andrew refuses to forgive her.

3. What does Hippolyte talk about at Anna Pavlovna's soiree?
(a) He argues with Boris about the brilliance of Napoleon.
(b) He says, "Le Roi de Prusse!", laughs, and repeats himself; it is a joke but a pretty poor one.
(c) He wittily discusses the action at Austerlitz.
(d) He says nothing as he is painfully shy.

4. When Pierre goes to see Andrew after his return from his cure, who is Andrew talking about and what does he say before and immediately after their greeting?
(a) He is discussing Bagration and that he is extremely valuable in his position.
(b) He is discussing Speranski and how so much of what he did was not really useful.
(c) He is discussing Kutuzov and that he has the interests of Russia foremost in his decisions.
(d) He is discussing Speranski and says that he has done more good for Russia than anyone else.

5. Who does Nicholas meet with his squadron when seeking shelter at an inn from the rain?
(a) An aunt of Princess Mary's.
(b) The regimental doctor and his pretty wife.
(c) Denisov.
(d) A pretty young woman who flirts with all the soldiers.