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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. How does Natasha behave at Ilagin's?
(a) She is unhappy with the rustic nature of Ilagin's house and wants to go home.
(b) She is weary from hunting and falls asleep.
(c) At Ilagin's insistence, she reluctantly sings while he plays guitar.
(d) She loves his playing the guitar and dances for them.

2. Andrew observes Prince Bagration in command. What does he notice about his methods of command?
(a) That although Bagration does very little and gives few commands, his presence and tact calm and encourage everyone about him.
(b) That Bagration's orders are very well thought out.
(c) That Bagration is enthusiastic and commanding which excites the men.
(d) That Bagration's orders are random and chaotic.

3. At the Rostov's, the people gossip about Pierre. What do they say about him?
(a) That he is abusive to his father.
(b) That he cheats at cards.
(c) That his friends are poorly chosen.
(d) That he is a womanizer.

4. Andrew receives a letter from Bilibin. How does he react to it?
(a) He throws it away without opening it.
(b) He is distracted from what is bothering him at home.
(c) He throws it away after finishing it.
(d) He thinks Bilibin is a fool and that his cavalier attitude does no one any good.

5. Who are Princess Mary's "God's Folk"?
(a) They are students who come to her to learn of the Gospel and receive food and clothing from her.
(b) They are pilgrims who come to visit her and talk about their pilgrimages, God, and the miracles they have seen.
(c) They are ascetics who come to persuade her that she should become like them.
(d) They are priests who come to talk with her and receive alms and food for the poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?

2. In the card game with Dolokhov and Nicholas, who wins and how much?

3. Nicholas encounters the Princes Bagration and Dolgorukov. What is their conversation?

4. Nichols has returned to his regiment. How does the regiment respond to his arrival and how does he react?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

2. Why does the old Prince insist that Andrew delay his marriage for a year?

3. Why does Nicholas feel troubled on seeing the Tsar with Napoleon?

4. What happens with Andrew at the war council and what leads up to it?

5. What strange aspect do readers see in Dolokhov in the chapters following the duel?

6. How does Andrew react to his trip to Brunn?

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

8. How is Andrew like his father?

9. How has Prince Andrew changed by being involved in the war instead of St. Petersburg society? Why did this change occur?

10. How does Pierre end up engaged to Helene?

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