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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hippolyte talk about at Anna Pavlovna's soiree?
(a) He argues with Boris about the brilliance of Napoleon.
(b) He says nothing as he is painfully shy.
(c) He wittily discusses the action at Austerlitz.
(d) He says, "Le Roi de Prusse!", laughs, and repeats himself; it is a joke but a pretty poor one.

2. Who does Andrew stay with when he goes to Brunn?
(a) General Schmidt.
(b) Bilibin.
(c) Prince Hippolyte Kuragin.
(d) The Emperor Francis.

3. Where does Andrew go after leaving Brunn?
(a) He returns home.
(b) He goes to find the French.
(c) He goes to Moscow.
(d) He returns to Kutuzov.

4. Who joins Nicholas for the wolf hunt?
(a) Petya.
(b) Natasha and Petya.
(c) No one - he goes on it alone.
(d) Sonya, Natasha, and Petya.

5. Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company?
(a) He is surprised at the conversation but he agrees.
(b) He is angry at their criticism of people he admires so much.
(c) He is disappointed at the company's superficial conversation and criticism of everyone.
(d) He is delighted to be in such interesting and illustrious company.

6. How has Pierre's huge inheritance changed him financially?
(a) 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.
(b) He does not really pay attention to the fact that he is continually losing money.
(c) He wishes he had never inherited the money, as life was much simpler before.
(d) He is thrilled at having so much money that he has a huge surplus each month.

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

8. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...
(a) Prince Vasili.
(b) Prince Andrew.
(c) Anna's relative.
(d) Anna.

9. What engrosses Pierre after the duel?
(a) What is bad or good?; What should one love or hate?; What does one live for?; What are life and death?
(b) Why did he challenge Dolokhov and violate his wife's trust in him?
(c) Why did he challenge Dolokhov over such a silly thing as taking a paper from him?
(d) Why did he challenge Dolokhov when he is such a good friend to Pierre?

10. Natasha enjoys going into her mother's room at bedtime to talk with her. What do they talk about?
(a) Natasha compares people with colors and things and the countess tells her to go to bed.
(b) Natasha want to marry Boris but the countess is wants to se if he's serious.
(c) They talk about Pierre and Boris and how Boris would be a good match for Natasha.
(d) They talk about Boris, marriage, and the fact that Boris would not be a good match for Natasha.

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

12. What dance do Denisov and Natasha do at Iogel's ball?
(a) The waltz.
(b) The minuet.
(c) The twist.
(d) The mazurka.

13. Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5?
(a) Boris Drubetskoy.
(b) Hippolyte Kuragin.
(c) Helene.
(d) Pierre.

14. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?
(a) He first approaches Boris who is happy to help Denisov because of Denisov's connections.
(b) At first he asks Boris to help him through Boris' general and Boris tells him it would be better for him to apply for the pardon through his commander of the corps.
(c) He first approaches his general who says he will do all he can to help.
(d) He goes to his general who tells him that Denisov is clearly guilty and must face the consequences.

15. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?
(a) Her aunt.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her great aunt.
(d) Her son.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?

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

3. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?

4. How does Nicholas handle his family's financial problems?

5. Princess Mary wishes to speak to Andrew before he leaves about a specific request. What is it?

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