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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. How does the old Prince Bolkonski react to Marya Dmitrievna's visit?
(a) He shouts at her.
(b) He is out discussing political reform at the time.
(c) He is unexpectedly very pleasant, but tells her he will not change his mind about Andrew's wedding.
(d) He loudly refuses to see her.

2. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?
(a) Her great aunt.
(b) Her son.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her mother.

3. Princess Mary wishes to speak to Andrew before he leaves about a specific request. What is it?
(a) She asks him to accept Mlle. Bourienne as her friend.
(b) She wants him to carry an icon around his neck to protect him in battle.
(c) She asks him to forgive his wife.
(d) She wants him to help her get away from their father.

4. Balashev is sent to meet Napoleon with a letter from Alexander. Who does he meet before seeing Napoleon and how do the meetings go?
(a) He is met by Murat who is very pleasant with him and takes him to meet Napoleon.
(b) He is met by Davout immediately but Davout is bored by him, thinks he has more pressing matters and makes him wait to see Napoleon.
(c) He is met by Napoleon's adjutants who are extremely rude to him, and put him in a broken down shed to await Napoleon's arrival.
(d) He is first met by Murat who is very cordial with him. Then he meets with Davout who extremely rude to him and makes him wait.

5. The French doctor, Metivier, goes to visit with the old Prince Bolkonsky. What is the result?
(a) The old prince becomes quite friendly with him but then gets upset when he pays attention to Mlle. Bourienne.
(b) The old prince is delighted at his coming and spends the entire evening talking mostly to him.
(c) As it is the old Prince's name day, he has so many visitors that he is unaware of his presence.
(d) The old prince becomes convinced that he is a spy and makes him leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. After leaving the Bolkonski's home, Pierre considers going home or going out with friends. Andrew has advised against his going out with his friends. Why does he not want Pierre to go?

2. Natasha goes to her first grand ball. How does it go for her?

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

4. Pierre receives two letters, one from Helene and another form his mother-in-law begging for Helene to come to live with him again. What is his response?

5. Nichols has returned to his regiment. How does the regiment respond to his arrival and how does he react?

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