5. When Pierre goes to see Andrew after his return from his cure, who is Andrew talking about and what does he say before and immediately after their greeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pierre and Andrew's meeting before the battle of Borodino go?

2. Why is Mary so unhappy when the Bolkonskis go to Moscow?

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

4. Why does Nicholas feel he cannot marry Mary?

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

6. What change does Pierre notice in the French soldiers guarding him and other prisoners when they are leaving Moscow and how does he regard it?

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

8. In what state is Andrew when Natasha finds him traveling with her family out of Moscow, and what is his reaction to seeing her?

9. How does the old prince behave toward Mary after his last stroke?

10. Why is Kutuzov at odds with his generals while they are waiting for the French to leave Moscow?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Andrew's first visit with the Rostovs. What is the thing that symbolizes him and what happens to him during the visit and how does it relate to him? Describe the alteration from the beginning of the trip to the end and how the analogy with the object illustrates this.

Essay Topic 2

Examine Dolokhov's character. Is he a villain or heroic? Why/why not? Use examples through out the story to defend your point.

Essay Topic 3

Tolstoy frequently repeats descriptions of people and of their appearance and mannerisms. What is the effect of this on the reader? Is it important and if so why? Please use examples.

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