1. Why does Nicholas go to Voronezh?
(a) To get new horses for his regiment.
(b) To find food and other equipment for his regiment.
(c) To meet with the governor there with information from his commander.
(d) To get fresh ammunition for his regiment.

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

3. What is wrong with the prisoner, Sokolov, who is terrified when the French start to march them all out of Moscow?
(a) He is badly wounded and knows he won't survive the march.
(b) He is terrified of the French as their demeanor changes when they are given orders to leave.
(c) He has dysentery and is afraid of being left alone in Moscow.
(d) He has fever, is dying, and knows he won't survive the march.

4. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?
(a) She is known as a former great beauty.
(b) She is known for her horrible temper.
(c) She is known as a woman of wealth and rank.
(d) She is known as a woman of good sense and unadorned speech.

5. What sort of reputation does Princess Mary have as a prospective wife?
(a) She is regarded as ugly and not particularly pleasant, but rich.
(b) She is regarded as very wealthy but very plain.
(c) She is regarded as very beautiful which makes up for her moderate fortune.
(d) She is regarded as extremely intelligent and socially adept.

Short Answer Questions

1. Pierre receives two letters, one from Helene and another form his mother-in-law begging for Helene to come to live with him again. What is his response?

2. What dance do Denisov and Natasha do at Iogel's ball?

3. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

4. What is Tolstoy's metaphor of the two fencers about?

5. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?

(see the answer key)

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