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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. The Rostovs are celebrating at their home in the very beginning of Book One. What is the reason for entertaining guests?
(a) It is Natasha's birthday.
(b) It is the old Count's birthday.
(c) It is Oktoberfest.
(d) It is the name day of the Countess and her daughter, Natasha.

2. Denisov commandeers provisions for his regiment. How does he justify it to the officer from whom he is taking them?
(a) The infantry are near a town where they can buy food while the Pavlograd hussars' regiment is stationed away from any towns.His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.
(b) His soldiers have not had provisions for two weeks while the officer complains that his infantrymen have not had provisions for two days.
(c) He does not try to justify anything; he slaps the officer and takes the food yelling that he is not "wobbing" anyone!
(d) His soldiers must ride all day which is hard work while they only must march slowly.

3. Andrew goes to Speranski's for dinner What does he think of him and his company?
(a) He is angry at their criticism of people he admires so much.
(b) He is disappointed at the company's superficial conversation and criticism of everyone.
(c) He is surprised at the conversation but he agrees.
(d) He is delighted to be in such interesting and illustrious company.

4. Who does Tolstoy refer to as Andrew's hero after the battle at Schon Grabern?
(a) Napoleon Buonaparte.
(b) General Mack.
(c) Prince Bagration.
(d) Emperor Francis

5. Princess Mary wishes to speak to Andrew before he leaves about a specific request. What is it?
(a) She wants him to carry an icon around his neck to protect him in battle.
(b) She wants him to help her get away from their father.
(c) She asks him to accept Mlle. Bourienne as her friend.
(d) She asks him to forgive his wife.

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. What does Nicholas do after it is discovered that Denisov's money has been stolen?

3. How does Prince Bolkonsky react to Prince Vasili and Anatole's visit?

4. Natasha goes into the conservatory to hide when her family is first introduced. What is she waiting for?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

9. What makes Nicholas decide to go home on leave just after Natasha's engagement?

10. How is Andrew like his father?

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