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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Nicholas during the battle at Schon Grabern?

2. Nicholas goes to Tilsit to request a pardon for Denisov. To whom does he initially appeal and how is he received?

3. What happens with Prince Andrew during the battle at Austerlitz?

4. After his proposal to Vera, Berg comes to visit Count Rostov about Vera's dowry. What does the Count say to him?

5. Who is Ilagin?

Short Essay Questions

1. What strange aspect do readers see in Dolokhov in the chapters following the duel?

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

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

4. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?

5. Why do the three princesses living at Count Bezukhov's treat Pierre so badly?

6. How does Pierre end up engaged to Helene?

7. How has Prince Andrew changed by being involved in the war instead of St. Petersburg society? Why did this change occur?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What motivates Pierre to stay in Moscow? Explore his thinking leading up to it. How does Helene play a part in his actions, if she does at all?

Essay Topic 2

Count Rostov and Countess Rostova are very different from Prince Bolkonski. Compare and contrast fully. What is of merit and the opposite in qualities of the three? Be sure to make references from throughout the book.

Essay Topic 3

Prince Andrew reflects a great deal on the nature of War. Explore his views about it and explain how it carves his final attitude.

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