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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 does Kutuzov say to his troops at the end of his speech before the battle of Krasnoe?
2. At Borodino, Andrew is with his regiment. What are they doing and what happens to them?
3. What happens to Petya when he goes with Dolokhov to attack the French?
4. Balashev is sent to meet Napoleon with a letter from Alexander. Who does he meet before seeing Napoleon and how do the meetings go?
5. When Andrew goes to visit his family at Bald Hills, he begins to tell little Nicholas the story of Bluebeard and but then stops and begins to brood over something. What is he thinking about?
Short Essay Questions
1. How do Mary and Natasha overcome their grief?
2. Why does Andrew request a post in Turkey?
3. When the French are marching with the prisoners, what does Pierre notice of himself when marching and when resting?
4. Why does Natasha get so upset during her visit with the Bolkonskis?
5. How does the old prince behave toward Mary after his last stroke?
6. What is Tolstoy's view of Count Rostopchin's actions in Moscow immediately preceding the arrival of the French?
7. How does Pierre comfort Natasha after she tries to kill herself and how does she regard his words?
8. Why is Davout so rude to Balashev when he goes to meet with Napoleon?
9. Berg goes to the Rostov's as they are packing up to leave Moscow. Why does he go there?
10. 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?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Sonya and Mary: Nicholas is drawn to them both. Why? Explore the differences between the two, how they change through the book and how Nicholas' viewpoint changes and why.
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
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?
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