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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. Prince Andrew goes to the Rostovs' as Count Rostov is the Marshal for the district and he must see him on account of his being trustee of the Ryazan estate. How does he react to being with the Rostov's from beginning to end?
(a) He is bored but Natasha's youthful exuberance intrigues him and though he would like to join in, he realizes shortly after his departure that his life is over forever.
(b) At first he is unhappy and disinterested but Natasha's happiness piques his curiosity and later he is intrigued by her admiring the moon.
(c) He is bored and disinterested and as his time with them goes on, he looks forward to returning home, and getting away from such superficial living.
(d) At first he looks forward to diversion from things which depress him, but then he sees that their life is too busy and filled with too many foolish people that he welcomes leaving.

2. In the card game with Dolokhov and Nicholas, who wins and how much?
(a) Nicholas wins 43,000 rubles.
(b) Nicholas wins 4,300 rubles.
(c) Dolokhov wins 800,000 Rubles.
(d) Dolokhov wins 43,000 Rubles.

3. After the affair of the stolen money, why is Nicholas ordered to apologize to his regiment?
(a) His accusing a fellow officer of theft could disgrace his regiment.
(b) His commanding officer wants to humble him as he thinks he's too proud.
(c) He's been caught with the money.
(d) He is being used as an example for other troublemakers.

4. 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 indifferent.
(c) She is happy and excited.
(d) She is annoyed.

5. How does Nicholas handle his family's financial problems?
(a) He gets upset with his mother for begging him to come back to help when he knows nothing about such things.
(b) Though he comes home to offer support, he is unable to do anything.
(c) He gets upset with his father for mismanaging their estates.
(d) He goes to speak to the steward, gets very angry, and kicks him out the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Nicholas brings his friend Denisov with him and excitedly speaks as they approach. What is Denisov's reaction?

2. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?

3. Who is Anna Pavlovna's guest of honor at her soiree in Part 5?

4. What dance do Denisov and Natasha do at Iogel's ball?

5. What does Dolokhov say to Rostov after the card game?

Short Essay Questions

1. Dolokhov was last seen at Austerlitz talking back to a superior officer. What has happened since that time?

2. Dolokhov wants to beat Rostov at cards and sets a monetary number for himself. What is this number and how and why does he arrive at it?

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

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

5. How does Pierre end up engaged to Helene?

6. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

7. Why do the three princesses living at Count Bezukhov's treat Pierre so badly?

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

9. What are the obvious differences between Prince Andrew and Pierre that is illustrated at the start of the story?

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

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