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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Nicholas during the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) He ends up interfering with his regiment's action.
(b) He charges at the French, is attacked by them and injured severely.
(c) His horse falls on him, he is injured and runs away from the French coming at him.
(d) He loses his regiment and wanders about looking for them.

2. At the Rostov's, the people gossip about Pierre. What do they say about him?
(a) That his friends are poorly chosen.
(b) That he is abusive to his father.
(c) That he cheats at cards.
(d) That he is a womanizer.

3. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?
(a) She is bored at the Rostovs' dinner.
(b) She is an interfering woman.
(c) She wants to be sure that Pierre is his father's sole heir, and if she helps him, he will help Boris.
(d) She wants to meet Prince Vasili and ingratiate herself to him again.

4. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?
(a) She is known as a woman of good sense and unadorned speech.
(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 former great beauty.

5. Nicholas is patrolling the lines. What is running through his mind?
(a) He is excited about the prospect of being in combat and perhaps distinguishing himself for the Tsar.
(b) Various disconnected thoughts as he struggles not to fall asleep.
(c) He is in a foul temper as he is cold, hungry, and is missing the comforts of home.
(d) He is terrified that he may be shot and wishes he had not been given this duty.

6. Who is Ilagin?
(a) A distant relative and neighbor of the Rostov's at Otradnoe.
(b) A close family friend of the Rostov's who has a neighboring estate near Otradnoe.
(c) The Rostovs' uncle who lives near Otradnoe.
(d) The Rostovs' steward who works at Otradnoe.

7. 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.

8. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) Emperor Francis
(b) Prince Bagration.
(c) General Mack.
(d) Napoleon Buonaparte.

9. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) He's been caught with the money.
(b) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(c) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(d) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.

10. How does Natasha behave at Ilagin's?
(a) She is weary from hunting and falls asleep.
(b) She is unhappy with the rustic nature of Ilagin's house and wants to go home.
(c) At Ilagin's insistence, she reluctantly sings while he plays guitar.
(d) She loves his playing the guitar and dances for them.

11. In the card game with Dolokhov and Nicholas, who wins and how much?
(a) Nicholas wins 4,300 rubles.
(b) Dolokhov wins 43,000 Rubles.
(c) Dolokhov wins 800,000 Rubles.
(d) Nicholas wins 43,000 rubles.

12. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?
(a) He is indifferent because his father has not made him a legitimate son.
(b) He accepts it as something that must happen.
(c) He is angry that his father has not made him legitimate.
(d) He is happy that he will no longer be under his father's scrutiny and judgment.

13. At his home, what advice does Prince Andrew give to Pierre?
(a) Marry a wealthy woman.
(b) Join the army.
(c) Study etiquette and the social graces.
(d) Never marry.

14. Denisov commandeers provisions for his regiment. How does he justify it to the officer from whom he is taking them?
(a) He does not try to justify anything; he slaps the officer and takes the food yelling that he is not "wobbing" anyone!
(b) His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.
(c) The infantry are near a town where they can buy food while the Pavlograd hussars' regiment is stationed away from any towns.His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.
(d) His soldiers have not had provisions for two weeks while the officer complains that his infantrymen have not had provisions for two days.

15. How does Nicholas handle his family's financial problems?
(a) Though he comes home to offer support, he is unable to do anything.
(b) He gets upset with his father for mismanaging their estates.
(c) He goes to speak to the steward, gets very angry, and kicks him out the door.
(d) He gets upset with his mother for begging him to come back to help when he knows nothing about such things.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dolokhov say to Rostov after the card game?

2. Andrew observes Prince Bagration in command. What does he notice about his methods of command?

3. How does Andrew react to his evening with the Rostovs in St. Petersburg?

4. What engrosses Pierre after the duel?

5. After his proposal to Vera, Berg comes to visit Count Rostov about Vera's dowry. What does the Count say to him?

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