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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Dolokhov goes to spy in the French camp near the village?
(a) He is asked for the password tries to leave quickly but is hindered by trouble mounting his horse.
(b) The French offer him soup but he makes a mistake despite his fluency and they become alarmed.
(c) He is asked for the password, gives it, and is told how many French are there.
(d) He is asked for the password, doesn't have it, ignores the question, and moves on.

2. What does Count Rostov say to Petya when he says he wants to join the army?
(a) He is embarrassed that this should cme up when they have dinner guests and flatly refuses to help him.
(b) He says that Petya is so young, his mother's milk is not yet dry on his lips.
(c) He is sympathetic with his son's patriotism and goes to get a posting for him.
(d) He begs him not to speak of it with the Countess as she will be very upset.

3. What does Pierre do when he goes out into the streets of Moscow to find Napoleon?
(a) He gets into a fight with several looters.
(b) He gets into a dispute with some looting soldiers and is taken prisoner.
(c) He rescues a small child and then a young woman.
(d) He attacks some French soldiers with his dagger.

4. Seven years after the war with France, how is Alexander regarded?
(a) He is looked upon with no respect for his mistakes with Napoleon.
(b) He is regarded as a sovereign who did his best but his enthusiasm and youth hindered his judgment.
(c) He is highly respected for all the good he has done for Russian since that time.
(d) He is well esteemed for his desire to flog the invaders despite the actual outcome.

5. Why does Tolstoy think Napoleon started the war with Russia?
(a) He could not resist going to Dresden, he puts on a Polish uniform, and he frequently loses his temper.
(b) He wanted to unify Europe and since Russia close by, it became imperative to include it.
(c) He was consumed with self-adulation and thought he would make a better nation if Russia is part of it
(d) He was afraid and angered by Russia allying itself with England.

6. What does Kutuzov ask Andrew to do after they speak of the old prince's death?
(a) He wants him to go to the Tsar to explain to him Kutuzov's plans.
(b) He wants to send him to the frontline of battle.
(c) He wants him to stay with him on the staff.
(d) He wants to send him to act as intermediary with Arakcheev.

7. What happens when Natasha goes to the Bolkonski's to visit Mary and the old prince?
(a) Mary immediately dislikes her, while the prince refuses to see her.
(b) Mlle Bourienne greets her and says regretfully that the prince is indisposed and Mary is not at home.
(c) Mlle Bourienne greets her but is rude to her knowing that the old prince does not favor the engagement. Mary is very welcoming.
(d) Mary meets her and is delighted with how fashionable and charming she is.

8. After Andrew leaves to join the army a second time, what does the old Prince Bolkonski say to Mary before showing her Andrew's second letter?
(a) He tells her that Andrew has written to say the French are in Smolensk and that they should go to Bogucharovo.
(b) He asks her if she is happy that she has made he and Andrew quarrel, that he is old and weak, and hurt by the situation.
(c) He tells her that Andrew has written to him about the approach of the French to Smolensk.
(d) He tells her that he is angry with her for interfering between him and Mlle. Bourienne.

9. After the end of the war, when does Pierre say he will go to St. Petersburg?
(a) He doesn't know if he'll go or not.
(b) He go the day after he visits with Mary and Natasha.
(c) He will go in a few days.
(d) He doesn't go.

10. Natasha receives a letter. What does it say and who is it from?
(a) It is from Anatole asking if Natasha will meet him secretly later in the evening.
(b) It is from Prince Andrew saying that he is about to return to Russia, and he has decided to marry her as soon as he returns.
(c) It is from Anatole declaring his love for her and saying that he has two choices: to be loved by her or to die.
(d) It is from Pierre warning her not to trust Anatole.

11. Why is Mary unsure about meeting Nicholas?
(a) She is ashamed of the temptation that he causes her to feel.
(b) She is aware of his shameless flirtations with married women.
(c) She is in deep mourning for her father.
(d) She is in deep mourning for her father and is also conflicted about him.

12. What happens when Platon makes a shirt for a French officer and presents it to him?
(a) Platon does not have the right supplies to make the shirt.
(b) Platon does not have it ready when he promised.
(c) Platon shows him his work and is pleased, but steals the leftover scraps.
(d) Platon shows him his work and tries to keep the scraps for leg bands.

13. What sort of man is Rostopchin?
(a) He is a very cruel man who has no regard for anyone.
(b) He is a bit brutal with a close eye on how people perceive his actions.
(c) He is a man who means well and is generally kind.
(d) He is a dutiful servant of the Tsar's.

14. After the battle at Borodino, where does Pierre stay the night?
(a) He returns to Moscow that night.
(b) He sleeps in his carriage.
(c) He goes to one of his nearby estates.
(d) He sleeps in a field.

15. How does Andrew react when he sees Natasha after they leave Moscow?
(a) He is very happy to see her.
(b) He is angry that she has intruded on him.
(c) He is indifferent to her appearance.
(d) He had just awoken when he sees her and is irritated and confused.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Tolstoy's mathematical problem, what kind of animal is Achilles trying to catch up with?

2. According Tolstoy, what errors did Napoleon make while he was in Moscow?

3. Who is the "King of Rome"?

4. Who does Maria Dmitrievna warn Natasha against?

5. The French doctor, Metivier, goes to visit with the old Prince Bolkonsky. What is the result?

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