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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. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) They all want to get across to get their tea.
(b) The French are firing at them.
(c) They are trying to isolate the French so that the Austrian army will have them cornered.
(d) They want to burn the bridge before the French get to it.

2. Boris goes to visit the Rostovs. What does he think of Natasha?
(a) He is struck by how pretty she is but she would not be a good match.
(b) He is not interested in her because she is not witty enough.
(c) He is struck by how pretty she is and wants to propose.
(d) He sees her as a bit more grown up but he only visits out of gratitude to the Rostovs.

3. Andrew receives a letter from Bilibin. How does he react to it?
(a) He throws it away without opening it.
(b) He throws it away after finishing it.
(c) He thinks Bilibin is a fool and that his cavalier attitude does no one any good.
(d) He is distracted from what is bothering him at home.

4. How does Nicholas handle his family's financial problems?
(a) He goes to speak to the steward, gets very angry, and kicks him out the door.
(b) He gets upset with his mother for begging him to come back to help when he knows nothing about such things.
(c) Though he comes home to offer support, he is unable to do anything.
(d) He gets upset with his father for mismanaging their estates.

5. What engrosses Pierre after the duel?
(a) Why did he challenge Dolokhov and violate his wife's trust in him?
(b) Why did he challenge Dolokhov when he is such a good friend to Pierre?
(c) What is bad or good?; What should one love or hate?; What does one live for?; What are life and death?
(d) Why did he challenge Dolokhov over such a silly thing as taking a paper from him?

Short Answer Questions

1. Elisabeth talks about going to the country while Andrew is off to war. How does she feel about being with his father and sister?

2. Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company?

3. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...

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

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

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