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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 Kutuzov ask Andrew to do after they speak of the old prince's death?
(a) He wants to send him to act as intermediary with Arakcheev.
(b) He wants to send him to the frontline of battle.
(c) He wants him to go to the Tsar to explain to him Kutuzov's plans.
(d) He wants him to stay with him on the staff.

2. What does Julie Drubetskaya gossip about as everyone is preparing to leave Moscow?
(a) Pierre's obvious liking for Natasha
(b) The Rostovs' difficulty in selling their estate.
(c) Pierre being ridiculous.
(d) The Rostovs, namely Natasha's quick recovery.

3. Who assists Anatole in his abduction of Natasha?
(a) Dolokhov.
(b) Helene.
(c) Dolokhov and Helene.
(d) No one.

4. How does Pierre react to his situation during the march out of Moscow when they stop on the first night?
(a) He sees it as something he has to do and accepts it.
(b) He moves off by himself and begins to laugh in amazement at his situation.
(c) He is frightened for the prisoners who are not strong enough to withstand such a march.
(d) He is upset at the treatment given to the prisoners and tries to fight the soldiers.

5. Natasha receives a letter. What does it say and who is it from?
(a) It is from Prince Andrew saying that he is about to return to Russia, and he has decided to marry her as soon as he returns.
(b) It is from Anatole declaring his love for her and saying that he has two choices: to be loved by her or to die.
(c) It is from Anatole asking if Natasha will meet him secretly later in the evening.
(d) It is from Pierre warning her not to trust Anatole.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Napoleon say to Balashev after dinner about Alexander?

2. The French doctor, Metivier, goes to visit with the old Prince Bolkonsky. What is the result?

3. After Andrew leaves to join the army a second time, what does the old Prince Bolkonski say to Mary before showing her Andrew's second letter?

4. According Tolstoy, what errors did Napoleon make while he was in Moscow?

5. How has Natasha changed since becoming ill?

Short Essay Questions

1. Berg goes to the Rostov's as they are packing up to leave Moscow. Why does he go there?

2. How does Helene resolve her dilemma over which of her two suitors she should marry?

3. How does Princess Mary react to Nicholas when he enters Andrew's home at Bogucharovo and how does he react to her?

4. How do Mary and Natasha overcome their grief?

5. Why does Natasha get so upset during her visit with the Bolkonskis?

6. What happens to Pierre after he is taken prisoner by the French after meeting with Davout?

7. What has happened to Pierre to change Natasha's view about him?

8. When the French are marching with the prisoners, what does Pierre notice of himself when marching and when resting?

9. Why do the French end up abandoning a city that was their emperor's goal in invading Russia?

10. How does Sonya react to Natasha when she finds Anatole's letter to her?

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