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

2. General Kutuzov does not want his troops to present themselves to the Austrian general in their great coats. Why?

3. Who are Princess Mary's "God's Folk"?

4. Andrew has been taken prisoner by the French. What do they do with him?

5. The Tsar goes to Olmutz to review the troops. How does Nicholas react when he sees him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Andrew like his father?

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

3. What does Pierre's steward think when Pierre goes to his estates and recommends reforms?

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

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

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

7. How does Pierre follow up with his attempts at self-purification and how does he view his fellow Masons?

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

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

10. Dolokhov wants to beat Rostov at cards and sets a monetary number for himself. What is this number and how and why does he arrive at it?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explore Prince Andrew's mental and emotional changes in the story. What brings about each change? How is each change important to the action following it? How does his experience at Austerlizt affect his homecoming and later meeting with Pierre? How do you think his changes affect those around him? Consider other important changes to his character in your essay.

Essay Topic 2

Platon Karateev is a very simple man whose outlook on life deeply affects Pierre. Why is Pierre so drawn to him and what does he do and say that change Pierre's views and lead Pierre to a happier perspective on life?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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