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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 11, Chapters 25-29 | Part 11, Chapters 30-34.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?
(a) She wants Boris personally to thank Prince Vasili, a close relative of Pierre's father, who is also there to see the Count.
(b) She wants to ask Pierre's father to lend her money.
(c) She wants Boris to meet the Count.
(d) She hopes that Pierre's father is well enough to acknowledge Boris if only in his Will.

2. After his proposal to Vera, Berg comes to visit Count Rostov about Vera's dowry. What does the Count say to him?
(a) He brushes off the matter saying he must consult his steward.
(b) He likes Berg being business-like about it and then he offers him 20,000 rubles in ready money and a note for 80,000 rubles.
(c) He offers him 30,000 rubles in cash and 50,000 rubles as a note of hand.
(d) He says he is glad Berg is direct and offers him 80,000 rubles in ready money.

3. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?
(a) He is bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.
(b) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(c) He is angry that Dolokhov, who has no connections, has been made an officer but still lives off Pierre's good will and takes his money.
(d) He is reflecting on remarks Catiche has made and an anonymous letter saying that his wife is cheating on him with Dolokhov.

4. What prevents Anatole from openly courting Natasha?
(a) Count Rostov is very protective of his daughter.
(b) Natasha's engagement to Prince Andrew.
(c) Marya Dmitrievna dislikes the Kuragins and tells Natasha that she will not allow them in her home.
(d) Anatole is already married.

5. How does Andrew react when he sees Natasha after they leave Moscow?
(a) He had just awoken when he sees her and is irritated and confused.
(b) He is very happy to see her.
(c) He is indifferent to her appearance.
(d) He is angry that she has intruded on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. How has Natasha changed since becoming ill?

2. 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?

3. How do the French react to the ringing of bells when they enter Moscow?

4. Who does Maria Dmitrievna warn Natasha against?

5. What does Count Rostov say to Petya when he says he wants to join the army?

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