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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Murat sees the Russian forces gathering he thinks it is the entire Army. What does he do upon seeing this?
(a) He writes to Napoleon requesting advice.
(b) He does nothing until the following day when he attacks.
(c) He offers a cease fire for three days so he can attack them all at once.
(d) He attacks them immediately.

2. Elisabeth talks about going to the country while Andrew is off to war. How does she feel about being with his father and sister?
(a) She is afraid.
(b) She is happy and excited.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is annoyed.

3. Pierre goes to visit Prince Andrew at Bogucharovo. How does Andrew appear to him?
(a) Thinner, paler, and his eyes are lifeless.
(b) Bored and disinterested in Pierre's appearance.
(c) Angry and hostile to everyone.
(d) Irritated that Pierre has come by unannounced.

4. When Pierre goes to Anna Pavlovna's soiree, he is especially delighted to see...
(a) Anna.
(b) Prince Andrew.
(c) Prince Vasili.
(d) Anna's relative.

5. What happens with Prince Andrew during the battle at Austerlitz?
(a) He rides alongside the retreating army ordering them to turn back.
(b) He sees the Tsar and requests him to leave the field of battle.
(c) He runs yelling "Forward, lads!", picks up the fallen standard, and is shot in the head.
(d) He sees Kutuzov has a head wound and takes him to be treated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Andrew react to his evening with the Rostovs in St. Petersburg?

2. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?

3. How does Maria Dmitrievna respond to Natasha's insolence at the dinner table?

4. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?

5. Who does Andrew stay with when he goes to Brunn?

Short Essay Questions

1. What goes through Andrew's mind during the New Years Eve ball?

2. How do Andrew and his family react to Pierre's surprise visit to Bogucharovo?

3. What does Andrew think about after he is wounded?

4. What leads Pierre to challenge Dolokhov to a duel?

5. What does Nicholas do that gets him in trouble with his superior officers?

6. How does the old prince react to Lise's death and why?

7. How is Andrew like his father?

8. What happens when Boris frequently visits the Rostovs and Natasha in particular?

9. Why is Nicholas so keen on sighting the wolf before anyone else?

10. Why does Kutuzov not push his troops into combat?

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