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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. Natasha goes to her first grand ball. How does it go for her?
(a) At first she doesn't dance but after Andrew asks her, she dances all night.
(b) She is extremely excited and thrilled but is soon disappointed that no one asks her to dance.
(c) She is excited to see all the beautiful people but doesn't want to dance.
(d) She finds she does not really like such large gatherings.

2. Nicholas is told to give a message to the Tsar. What happens after that?
(a) He goes to deliver it, hears the Tsar has been killed, and rides back to find his squadron.
(b) He goes to deliver it , hears the Tsar has been wounded, but later finds him alone in the middle of a field unhurt.
(c) He hears that the Tsar has been killed so he goes to deliver it to Kutuzov.
(d) He delivers it to the Tsar who recognizes him and asks Nicholas what the state of battle is.

3. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?
(a) He is unhappy that the Tsar has involved Russia in this war which does not concern them.
(b) He is in awe of him and feels he would do anything for him.
(c) He is happy to see him but is fearful about the coming action.
(d) He is struck by how young the Tsar is and wonders if he is up to his position.

4. How does Count Rostov react when he hears about Nicholas' card game?
(a) He is excited as he had feared Nicholas would ask him for more money but with such a large win, Nicholas will not need it.
(b) He pays no attention; he is preoccupied with a problem with his steward.
(c) He is pleased that Nicholas has won so much money.
(d) He initially is agitated but regains his composure, says it will be difficult to raise the money, and leaves the room.

5. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?
(a) He wants to insult the general by showing he does not care enough to present his troops in the best condition.
(b) He wants the general to see that they are cold.
(c) He wants the general to see how worn out their boots are from marching so far.
(d) He wants to impress on the general how unprepared they are for war.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Count Rostov do when his wife asks him for a large sum of money, 500 rubles?

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

3. Where does Pierre go the day after his duel?

4. When Murat sees the Russian forces gathering he thinks it is the entire Army. What does he do upon seeing this?

5. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why is Anna Mikhaylovna so eager to help Pierre?

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

5. Why is Tushin called in to speak to Bagration and what is the result of his interview?

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

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

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

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

10. What happens between Bazdeev and Pierre at the post station?

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