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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. How long did the French and Russians not engage in battle after Borodino?
(a) Four weeks.
(b) Five days.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Five months.

2. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?
(a) He wants to impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.
(b) He wants the general to see that they are cold.
(c) He wants the general to see how worn out their boots are from marching so far.
(d) He wants to insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.

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

4. How has Pierre's huge inheritance changed him financially?
(a) He does not really pay attention to the fact that he is continually losing money.
(b) He is thrilled at having so much money that he has a huge surplus each month.
(c) He notices that although he has more money than before, he often has to pay so much out that he must borrow in order to fulfill his obligations.
(d) He wishes he had never inherited the money, as life was much simpler before.

5. Why does Boris speed up his courting of Julie Karagina?
(a) He is madly in love with her and fears if he doesn't propose quickly, he will lose the opportunity.
(b) His leave is ending and he is having trouble finding time to visit with her as he has so much to do.
(c) He is madly in love with her and sees with each visit that she is increasingly receptive to his attentions.
(d) His mother, Anna Mikhaylovna, tells him that Prince Vasili is trying to arrange a marriage between Julie and Anatole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Nicholas decide to return home on leave?

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. Prince Vasili in the beginning of Part 3 is described as...

4. How does Natasha react when Anatole tells her he is in love with her?

5. Who is Count Rostopchin?

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