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

2. How has Pierre's huge inheritance changed him financially?
(a) He wishes he had never inherited the money, as life was much simpler before.
(b) He is thrilled at having so much money that he has a huge surplus each month.
(c) He does not really pay attention to the fact that he is continually losing money.
(d) He notices that although he has more money than before, he often has to pay so much out that he must borrow in order to fulfill his obligations.

3. What does Prince Andrew look at as he is driving through a forest that confirms he is feeling that his life has nothing new to offer?
(a) An animal carcass.
(b) Dead trees.
(c) An oak which has not yet leafed out.
(d) An abandoned hut.

4. At the club dinner, what is Pierre so preoccupied with that he doesn't hear what is being said to him?
(a) He is bewildered by all the things people expect of him and wishes he had not inherited such responsibility with his fortune.
(b) He is tipsy with wine and is absentmindedly staring at a candlestick.
(c) He is angry that Dolokhov, who has no connections, has been made an officer but still lives off Pierre's good will and takes his money.
(d) He is reflecting on remarks Catiche has made and an anonymous letter saying that his wife is cheating on him with Dolokhov.

5. 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) At first he is unhappy and disinterested but Natasha's happiness piques his curiosity and later he is intrigued by her admiring the moon.
(b) 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.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Maria Dmitrievna's reputation in Russian social circles?

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

3. Why does Anna Mikhaylovna want to take Boris to visit Pierre's father, Count Bezuhov?

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?

5. Boris goes to visit the Rostovs. What does he think of Natasha?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Andrew like his father?

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

3. How does Pierre end up engaged to Helene?

4. What happens when Boris frequently visits the Rostovs and Natasha in particular?

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

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

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

8. How do Andrew and his family react to Pierre's surprise visit to Bogucharovo?

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

10. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

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