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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the old Prince Bolkonski react to Marya Dmitrievna's visit?
(a) He is unexpectedly very pleasant, but tells her he will not change his mind about Andrew's wedding.
(b) He is out discussing political reform at the time.
(c) He loudly refuses to see her.
(d) He shouts at her.

2. Who is the first to see the French at Ostrovna?
(a) Nicholas.
(b) The regimental doctor.
(c) Ilyin
(d) None of these.

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

4. What does Pierre find about himself while walking and when being still?
(a) When he is marching he is afraid of the French killing a prisoner who can't keep up but when he stops, he feels more secure.
(b) He is indifferent to either and just does what he must to survive.
(c) His feet hurt, but when he marches the pain leaves.
(d) He finds that now he has no reason to afraid, for as Platon has said, "Suffer an hour, live for an age!"

5. Who does Nicholas meet with his squadron when seeking shelter at an inn from the rain?
(a) Denisov.
(b) A pretty young woman who flirts with all the soldiers.
(c) An aunt of Princess Mary's.
(d) The regimental doctor and his pretty wife.

6. Who is in the force which comes and liberates Pierre?
(a) Petya.
(b) Denisov.
(c) Dolokhov.
(d) All of the above.

7. 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!"

8. How does Kutuzov react when he hears that the French have left Moscow?
(a) He has expected it all along.
(b) He is unusually angry that the Tsar and his staff have not had faith in him.
(c) He is pleased but still worried about upcoming battles.
(d) He thanks God and weeps.

9. Who does Andrew meet outside of Kutuzov's quarters after the French have taken Smolensk?
(a) Berg.
(b) Denisov.
(c) Boris.
(d) Anatole.

10. What happens when Natasha goes to the Bolkonski's to visit Mary and the old prince?
(a) Mary meets her and is delighted with how fashionable and charming she is.
(b) Mary immediately dislikes her, while the prince refuses to see her.
(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) Mlle Bourienne greets her and says regretfully that the prince is indisposed and Mary is not at home.

11. How does Kutuzov react to Lauriston's coming to see him to negotiate peace?
(a) He would like to negotiate to prevent further loss of life but thinks perhaps the time is not right and wants to wait until the French are in even more difficult straits.
(b) He wants to negotiate but he knows the Tsar will remove him from his position as commander-in-chief.
(c) He says he will be forever condemned by history if he negotiates peace with the French.
(d) In a rare moment of fury, he tells Lauriston to get out and that he will never consider any sort of treaty with Napoleon.

12. Balashev is sent to meet Napoleon with a letter from Alexander. Who does he meet before seeing Napoleon and how do the meetings go?
(a) He is met by Napoleon's adjutants who are extremely rude to him, and put him in a broken down shed to await Napoleon's arrival.
(b) He is first met by Murat who is very cordial with him. Then he meets with Davout who extremely rude to him and makes him wait.
(c) He is met by Davout immediately but Davout is bored by him, thinks he has more pressing matters and makes him wait to see Napoleon.
(d) He is met by Murat who is very pleasant with him and takes him to meet Napoleon.

13. How has Natasha changed since becoming ill?
(a) She is her former cheerful self.
(b) She is serious and reflective.
(c) She is bitter and full of self loathing.
(d) She is melancholy and idle.

14. What does Julie Drubetskaya gossip about as everyone is preparing to leave Moscow?
(a) The Rostovs, namely Natasha's quick recovery.
(b) Pierre being ridiculous.
(c) Pierre's obvious liking for Natasha
(d) The Rostovs' difficulty in selling their estate.

15. How does Pierre react to Platon's illness when he is sitting by the birch tree?
(a) Pierre is afraid that he will catch the fever Platon has and leaves but then he feels guilty and goes back.
(b) Perre is compassionate and wants to help Platon.
(c) Pierre knows Platon is sick, but knows he cannot help him.
(d) Pierre does not want to go near Platon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Kutuzov need to worry about his staff when the Tsar writes to rebuke him in early October?

2. Why does Pierre leave St. Petersburg for Moscow?

3. Who is Count Rostopchin?

4. How does Natasha react when Anatole tells her he is in love with her?

5. When does Sonya write to Nicholas and release him from his promise to marry her?

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