1. Natasha goes to her first grand ball. How does it go for her?
(a) At first she doesn't dance but after Andrew asks her, she dances all night.
(b) She is excited to see all the beautiful people but doesn't want to dance.
(c) She finds she does not really like such large gatherings.
(d) She is extremely excited and thrilled but is soon disappointed that no one asks her to dance.

2. After the battle at Borodino, where does Pierre stay the night?
(a) He returns to Moscow that night.
(b) He sleeps in his carriage.
(c) He sleeps in a field.
(d) He goes to one of his nearby estates.

3. Who does Alpatych meet when he goes to Smolensk?
(a) Murat.
(b) Nicholas.
(c) Prince Andrew.
(d) Prince Bagration.

4. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?
(a) He and Kutuzov are good friends and he wants to greet him.
(b) He wants to ask Kutuzov for provisions.
(c) He wants to tell Kutuzov that the Russians aren't needed.
(d) He is telling Kutuzov that he has lost to the French.

5. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(b) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.
(c) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.
(d) He tells her that it is quite becoming.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?

3. What does Kutuzov ask Andrew to do after they speak of the old prince's death?

4. Nicholas goes home on leave. How does he react to Sonya?

5. What does Hippolyte talk about at Anna Pavlovna's soiree?

(see the answer key)

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