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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Kutuzov need to worry about his staff when the Tsar writes to rebuke him in early October?
(a) All of the above.
(b) Some of his staff members are trying to discredit him to the Tsar.
(c) Some of his staff members are more interested in glory than in preserving Russia and the army.
(d) He has lost staff members, namely Prince Bagration and Barclay de Tolly.

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

3. How do the French react to the ringing of bells when they enter Moscow?
(a) They are joyful at such a pleasant sound thinking that the Russians are welcoming them.
(b) They are disturbed because they do not know the bells are ringing for vespers.
(c) They are confused and wonder what the bells mean.
(d) They are pleased to hear them and think that services are still being held even though the city has been conquered.

4. What does Natasha see happening to Mary in the future?
(a) She sees her marrying Pierre.
(b) She sees her living with her as a sister.
(c) She has no thought for the future.
(d) She sees her marrying Nicholas.

5. Why does Boris speed up his courting of Julie Karagina?
(a) His mother, Anna Mikhaylovna, tells him that Prince Vasili is trying to arrange a marriage between Julie and Anatole.
(b) He is madly in love with her and fears if he doesn't propose quickly, he will lose the opportunity.
(c) He is madly in love with her and sees with each visit that she is increasingly receptive to his attentions.
(d) His leave is ending and he is having trouble finding time to visit with her as he has so much to do.

6. How does Pierre react to his situation during the march out of Moscow when they stop on the first night?
(a) He sees it as something he has to do and accepts it.
(b) He moves off by himself and begins to laugh in amazement at his situation.
(c) He is frightened for the prisoners who are not strong enough to withstand such a march.
(d) He is upset at the treatment given to the prisoners and tries to fight the soldiers.

7. What happens to Mary right after her father dies?
(a) The peasants on the land riot and keep her and Mlle. Bourienne confined to the house.
(b) The French enter the home and prevent her from leaving.
(c) The peasants on the land whom Andrew has freed refuse to let her leave for Moscow.
(d) Mlle. Bourienne persuades Mary to stay at Bogucharovo, but the peasants do not want them there.

8. According Tolstoy, what errors did Napoleon make while he was in Moscow?
(a) He should have advanced on St. Petersburg and gathered up provisions for the winter.
(b) His errors did not occur in Moscow; they began before Napoleon entered the city.
(c) He should not have expected order from the inhabitants of Moscow
(d) He underestimated the strength of the Russian army and its ability to regroup.

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

10. Boris is at a ball dancing with Helene at Vilna. Who arrives to speak with the tsar?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Arakcheev.
(c) Prince Bagration.
(d) Balashev.

11. In Tolstoy's mathematical problem, what kind of animal is Achilles trying to catch up with?
(a) A snail.
(b) A tortoise.
(c) None of the above.
(d) A hare.

12. Who is Count Rostopchin?
(a) A court official appointed by Alexander to get the aristocracy out of Moscow.
(b) A general under Kutuzov sent to keep order in Moscow as the French advance.
(c) The governor of Moscow.
(d) A busybody who throws his weight around.

13. How does Napoleon react to Balashev when they first meet?
(a) He is extremely rude to him and says that his coming is pointless as Napoleon will take Russia to unify Europe.
(b) He questions him with hostility on the changes in demands that Alexander has made.
(c) He says that the war with Russia was forced by Russia's alliance with England.
(d) He is at first extremely polite but then he tells Balashev that he will take Russia.

14. What does Kutuzov say to his troops at the end of his speech before the battle of Krasnoe?
(a) "But after all who asked them here? Serves them right, the bloody bastards!"
(b) "They will leave Russia if we chase them or not!"
(c) None of the above.
(d) "I know you will all do your best for the Fatherland!"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Petya when he goes with Dolokhov to attack the French?

2. What does Kutuzov ask Andrew to do after they speak of the old prince's death?

3. How is Pierre feeling the first few days he is in Moscow before the French arrive?

4. After the end of the war, when does Pierre say he will go to St. Petersburg?

5. Who assists Anatole in his abduction of Natasha?

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