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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 Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?
(a) He is delighted to see them and pleased to see what a brilliant young man Anatole is.
(b) He is jealous of the attention they pay to his daughter and daughter-in-law.
(c) He does not want Prince Vasili or Anatole there.
(d) He basically ignores them as they have interfered with his strict routine.

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

3. After leaving the Bolkonski's home, Pierre considers going home or going out with friends. Andrew has advised against his going out with his friends. Why does he not want Pierre to go?
(a) He is jealous of Pierre's friends and their fun.
(b) Andrew knows they will drink too much and associate with badly behaved women.
(c) It is after one o'clock in the morning.
(d) He likes to control the docile Pierre.

4. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?
(a) At first he asks Boris to help him through Boris' general and Boris tells him it would be better for him to apply for the pardon through his commander of the corps.
(b) He goes to his general who tells him that Denisov is clearly guilty and must face the consequences.
(c) He first approaches his general who says he will do all he can to help.
(d) He first approaches Boris who is happy to help Denisov because of Denisov's connections.

5. Nichols has returned to his regiment. How does the regiment respond to his arrival and how does he react?
(a) They are all busy but he is happy to be back with them.
(b) They all run to greet him and he feels as happy as he did at home with his family.
(c) They are all starving and he is happy to have brought provisions to share with them.
(d) They all are starving and irritable and he is frustrated at the thought of having no provisions.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Andrew has been taken prisoner by the French. What do they do with him?

3. What makes Nicholas decide to return home on leave?

4. Nicholas is told to give a message to the Tsar. What happens after that?

5. Prince Vasili in the beginning of Part 3 is described as...

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. When Nicholas goes to Olmutz to see Boris why does he get into an argument with Prince Andrew?

9. How is Andrew like his father?

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

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