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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 Pierre find about himself while walking and when being still?
2. Who is the "King of Rome"?
3. What brings about the change in Andrew in Yaroslavl?
4. After the end of the war, when does Pierre say he will go to St. Petersburg?
5. What does Kutuzov ask Andrew to do after they speak of the old prince's death?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why is Kutuzov at odds with his generals while they are waiting for the French to leave Moscow?
2. What happens to Pierre after he is taken prisoner by the French after meeting with Davout?
3. How does Tolstoy view the causes of historical events (this is described while the French are in Moscow and the Russians are waiting in Tarútino for a good opportunity to attack)?
4. What does Tolstoy say changes in the nature of war when the French move from Smolensk to Moscow?
5. What is Tolstoy's view of Count Rostopchin's actions in Moscow immediately preceding the arrival of the French?
6. Where does Pierre go after Borodino and how has he reacted to the battle?
7. How does Pierre comfort Natasha after she tries to kill herself and how does she regard his words?
8. What happens between the Tsar and Kutuzov at Vilna after the last battle the Russians have with the French?
9. When the French are marching with the prisoners, what does Pierre notice of himself when marching and when resting?
10. In what state is Andrew when Natasha finds him traveling with her family out of Moscow, and what is his reaction to seeing her?
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
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 3
Explore Sonya's character. Is she a generous person or is she selfish? How does Tolstoy change the reader's attitude about her?
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