1. In Tolstoy's mathematical problem, what kind of animal is Achilles trying to catch up with?
(a) A hare.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) A snail.
(d) None of the above.

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

3. What does Count Rostov do when his wife asks him for a large sum of money, 500 rubles?
(a) He gets furious and calls her a spendthrift.
(b) He ignores her and walks away.
(c) He begins to weep because they don't have it to spare.
(d) He asks their steward to bring 700 rubles.

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

5. What does Kutuzov say to his troops at the end of his speech before the battle of Krasnoe?
(a) "They will leave Russia if we chase them or not!"
(b) "I know you will all do your best for the Fatherland!"
(c) None of the above.
(d) "But after all who asked them here? Serves them right, the bloody bastards!"