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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 brings about the change in Andrew in Yaroslavl?

2. What does Julie Drubetskaya gossip about as everyone is preparing to leave Moscow?

3. How do the French react to the ringing of bells when they enter Moscow?

4. Who pays special attention to Natasha at the opera with Maria Dmitrievna?

5. How does Pierre react to his situation during the march out of Moscow when they stop on the first night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What happens with Pierre after the reading of the Tsar's letter asking for money, serfs and equipment?

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens between the Tsar and Kutuzov at Vilna after the last battle the Russians have with the French?

9. 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?

10. What has happened to Pierre to change Natasha's view about him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Is Andrew is reckless of his personal safety, or does he have delusions of grandeur? What motivates him at Borodino? Prince Andrew reflects a great deal on the nature of war and any role he might have in it. Explore his views about it and if they indicate that he is one or the other. Explore what leads up to Borodino and what follows in defending your argument.

Essay Topic 3

Natasha goes pretty quickly from grieving for Andrew to falling in love with Pierre. What does this say about her character? Be specific.

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