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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) He is in a foul temper as he is cold, hungry, and is missing the comforts of home.
(c) Various disconnected thoughts as he struggles not to fall asleep.
(d) He is terrified that he may be shot and wishes he had not been given this duty.

2. How does Andrew react when he sees Lise after the birth of their son?
(a) He is overcome with love for her and their son.
(b) He is filled with remorse by the look on her face.
(c) He is more concerned with the birth of a son.
(d) He is filled with overwhelming love for her and for their child but is still unable to express it.

3. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) He is indifferent because he is too drunk to understand the possible consequences.
(b) He has never shot a pistol before but refuses to apologize.
(c) He is very confident that he will win as he is in the right.
(d) He is so distressed at the whole thing that he hopes he's shot.

4. Andrew goes to visit Pierre the night after the Bergs party. What does he discuss with him?
(a) His love for Natasha.
(b) He had noticed Pierre's overall melancholy and wants to help him.
(c) He is considering going abroad to take a cure and wants to know if Pierre thinks it's a good idea.
(d) His distress that the reforms he is drawing up are slow in materializing.

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

6. There is a lot of confusion on the bridge as the Russians try to cross it. What is their rush?
(a) The French are firing at them.
(b) They all want to get across to get their tea.
(c) They want to burn the bridge before the French get to it.
(d) They are trying to isolate the French so that the Austrian army will have them cornered.

7. What does Pierre do when he goes to St. Petersburg?
(a) He stays home fuming over his recent behavior in Moscow.
(b) He returns to his former behavior of debauchery and drunkenness.
(c) He stays in reading Thomas A Kempis, and joins the Freemasons.
(d) He goes to visit Bazdeev who is ill.

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

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

10. 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?
(a) He reluctantly agrees.
(b) He tells them that this is exactly what he has been hoping for but has been too ashamed to ask.
(c) He does not respond, but Helene moves back any way.
(d) He tells them both that he does not want her to come back.

11. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.
(b) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(c) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(d) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.

12. How does Nicholas handle his family's financial problems?
(a) He gets upset with his father for mismanaging their estates.
(b) Though he comes home to offer support, he is unable to do anything.
(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.

13. Prince Andrew goes to the Rostovs' as Count Rostov is the Marshal for the district and he must see him on account of his being trustee of the Ryazan estate. How does he react to being with the Rostov's from beginning to end?
(a) He is bored but Natasha's youthful exuberance intrigues him and though he would like to join in, he realizes shortly after his departure that his life is over forever.
(b) He is bored and disinterested and as his time with them goes on, he looks forward to returning home, and getting away from such superficial living.
(c) At first he is unhappy and disinterested but Natasha's happiness piques his curiosity and later he is intrigued by her admiring the moon.
(d) At first he looks forward to diversion from things which depress him, but then he sees that their life is too busy and filled with too many foolish people that he welcomes leaving.

14. Dolokhov has been demoted and his superior officers have taken note of his outspokenness. How does the Schon Grabern battle go for him?
(a) His regiment wins their skirmish with the French.
(b) He is badly wounded and unable to continue fighting.
(c) He is killed.
(d) He turns cowardly and hides in some bushes.

15. What does Dolokhov say to Rostov after the card game?
(a) "Unlucky at cards, lucky in love."
(b) "Your luck is astounding."
(c) "Shall we play again tomorrow?"
(d) "You have won, but I have won something much more important!"

Short Answer Questions

1. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?

2. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...

3. What makes Nicholas decide to return home on leave?

4. Prince Nicholas Bolkonsky believes in only two vices and two virtues. What are they?

5. What does Nicholas do after it is discovered that Denisov's money has been stolen?

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