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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. How does the Emperor receive Andrew's news about the battle?
2. Who does Dolokhov propose to?
3. Why does General Mack go to Kutuzov's camp?
4. Pierre receives two letters, one from Helene and another form his mother-in-law begging for Helene to come to live with him again. What is his response?
5. Princess Mary leaves her father's study after speaking with him about the Kuragins. What occurs very shortly after that?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Pierre end up engaged to Helene?
2. Prince Vasili is described in the beginning at Anna Pavlovna's soiree. What is Prince Vasili's most notable characteristic at this point in the story.
3. What happens between Bazdeev and Pierre at the post station?
4. What strange aspect do readers see in Dolokhov in the chapters following the duel?
5. How does the old prince react to Lise's death and why?
6. What happens when Boris frequently visits the Rostovs and Natasha in particular?
7. Why is Pierre so unconcerned for his future?
8. What does Andrew think about after he is wounded?
9. 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?
10. What does Nicholas do that gets him in trouble with his superior officers?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
In the story nearly as much narrative is devoted to combat as to society... or it may seem that way. Describe the juxtaposition of the two elements and their importance to the story. How is it or not? Why is it or not?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
Examine Dolokhov's character. Is he a villain or heroic? Why/why not? Use examples through out the story to defend your point.
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