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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. Who does Nicholas meet with his squadron when seeking shelter at an inn from the rain?
(a) An aunt of Princess Mary's.
(b) A pretty young woman who flirts with all the soldiers.
(c) Denisov.
(d) The regimental doctor and his pretty wife.

2. Who is the "King of Rome"?
(a) Murat.
(b) Napoleon's son.
(c) Barclay de Tolly.
(d) Davout.

3. What does Pierre find about himself while walking and when being still?
(a) He finds that now he has no reason to afraid, for as Platon has said, "Suffer an hour, live for an age!"
(b) His feet hurt, but when he marches the pain leaves.
(c) When he is marching he is afraid of the French killing a prisoner who can't keep up but when he stops, he feels more secure.
(d) He is indifferent to either and just does what he must to survive.

4. Seven years after the war with France, how is Alexander regarded?
(a) He is well esteemed for his desire to flog the invaders despite the actual outcome.
(b) He is highly respected for all the good he has done for Russian since that time.
(c) He is looked upon with no respect for his mistakes with Napoleon.
(d) He is regarded as a sovereign who did his best but his enthusiasm and youth hindered his judgment.

5. How long did the French and Russians not engage in battle after Borodino?
(a) Five days.
(b) Four weeks.
(c) Five weeks.
(d) Five months.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Tolstoy think Napoleon started the war with Russia?

2. When does Sonya write to Nicholas and release him from his promise to marry her?

3. What happens to Mary when she is leaving Bogucharovo for Moscow?

4. How does Tolstoy view Napoleon's dispositions for the Battle of Borodino?

5. Who joins Denisov in his guerrilla efforts?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Nicholas feel he cannot marry Mary?

3. While Moscow is being abandoned, what is everyone in St. Petersburg saying about Helene?

4. Why does Andrew request a post in Turkey?

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

6. What happens to Nicholas when he and his regiment attack the French at Ostróvna?

7. Why is Davout so rude to Balashev when he goes to meet with Napoleon?

8. What does Tolstoy say changes in the nature of war when the French move from Smolensk to Moscow?

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

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

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