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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. What does Dolokhov say to Rostov after the card game?
(a) "Shall we play again tomorrow?"
(b) "You have won, but I have won something much more important!"
(c) "Unlucky at cards, lucky in love."
(d) "Your luck is astounding."

2. Prince Nicholas Bolkonsky believes in only two vices and two virtues. What are they?
(a) Pride and gluttony and humility and temperance.
(b) Idleness and superstition and activity and intelligence.
(c) Greed and envy and generosity and patience.
(d) Illness and remorse and kindness and health.

3. How does Pierre approach the duel with Dolokhov?
(a) He is so distressed at the whole thing that he hopes he's shot.
(b) He has never shot a pistol before but refuses to apologize.
(c) He is indifferent because he is too drunk to understand the possible consequences.
(d) He is very confident that he will win as he is in the right.

4. How does Pierre feel after the death of his father?
(a) He is indifferent because his father has not made him a legitimate son.
(b) He is angry that his father has not made him legitimate.
(c) He is happy that he will no longer be under his father's scrutiny and judgment.
(d) He accepts it as something that must happen.

5. Princess Mary has her hair done in a different style for the guests. How does her father react to her?
(a) He tells her that it is quite becoming.
(b) He gets angry with her and tells her to leave his sight.
(c) He pays no attention to it as he is not interested in such "feminine" things.
(d) He tells her in front of them that he does not approve of it and never to do it again.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Natasha behave at Ilagin's?

2. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?

3. With great enthusiasm, Pierre has become a Freemason. What does he write in his diary regarding his pursuit of a more pure life?

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

5. After the Council of War before the battle of Austerlitz, Prince Andrew reflects on what is being said. What are his thoughts?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

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

8. What does Pierre's steward think when Pierre goes to his estates and recommends reforms?

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

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

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