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

2. Prince Vasili in the beginning of Part 3 is described as...
(a) A man who bears no one any ill will but acts in his own interest when opportunity presents itself.
(b) A kindly man who is manipulated by his family.
(c) A scheming man who acts with deliberate premeditation.
(d) A man who plans carefully without regard for the well being of others.

3. Who are Princess Mary's "God's Folk"?
(a) They are ascetics who come to persuade her that she should become like them.
(b) They are students who come to her to learn of the Gospel and receive food and clothing from her.
(c) They are priests who come to talk with her and receive alms and food for the poor.
(d) They are pilgrims who come to visit her and talk about their pilgrimages, God, and the miracles they have seen.

4. What is Prince Vasili hoping to achieve by helping Pierre with his duties?
(a) He wants to elevate himself and his family in Russian society.
(b) He is merely doing what he thinks is the right thing; he hopes for nothing.
(c) He wants Pierre to marry his daughter, Helene.
(d) He hopes Pierre will look upon him as his father and give him money to pay his debts.

5. Nicholas is told to give a message to the Tsar. What happens after that?
(a) He hears that the Tsar has been killed so he goes to deliver it to Kutuzov.
(b) He delivers it to the Tsar who recognizes him and asks Nicholas what the state of battle is.
(c) He goes to deliver it , hears the Tsar has been wounded, but later finds him alone in the middle of a field unhurt.
(d) He goes to deliver it, hears the Tsar has been killed, and rides back to find his squadron.