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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 charges at the French, is attacked by them and injured severely.
(b) His horse falls on him, he is injured and runs away from the French coming at him.
(c) He ends up interfering with his regiment's action.
(d) He loses his regiment and wanders about looking for them.

2. 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) He goes to his general who tells him that Denisov is clearly guilty and must face the consequences.
(c) 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.
(d) He first approaches his general who says he will do all he can to help.

3. Who does Andrew hear and see shortly after the first shot before the action at Schon Grabern?
(a) Boris Drubetskoy.
(b) Captain Tushin.
(c) Nicholas.
(d) Napoleon.

4. Vera and Berg hold their first party. Who comes?
(a) The Bezukhovs, Boris, some of Berg's military connections and the Rostovs.
(b) Pierre, the Rostovs, and Berg's superior officers.
(c) The Count and Countess Rostov, the Bezukhovs, Berg's colonel, and Boris.
(d) Pierre, the Rostovs, Boris, a general, a colonel, Andrew, and some others.

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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 disappointed at the company's superficial conversation and criticism of everyone.
(c) He is angry at their criticism of people he admires so much.
(d) He is delighted to be in such interesting and illustrious company.

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

10. 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) His soldiers have not had provisions for two weeks while the officer complains that his infantrymen have not had provisions for two days.
(d) 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.

11. Who does Dolokhov propose to?
(a) Helene Bezukhova.
(b) Sonya.
(c) Vera.
(d) Natasha.

12. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?
(a) She's waiting for Nicholas to follow Sonya so that she can see what they do.
(b) She's waiting for the guests to leave.
(c) She waits for Boris to follow her.
(d) She isn't waiting; she is merely hiding from her friends.

13. 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.

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

15. 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 priests who come to talk with her and receive alms and food for the poor.
(c) They are pilgrims who come to visit her and talk about their pilgrimages, God, and the miracles they have seen.
(d) They are students who come to her to learn of the Gospel and receive food and clothing from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Anna Pavlovna wish for each newcomer to her soiree to speak with?

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

3. Andrew goes to visit Pierre the night after the Bergs party. What does he discuss with him?

4. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna insist on taking Pierre to visit his father just before he dies?

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

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