by Dulcea Shannon
Immerse yourself in the grandeur and complexity of Leo Tolstoy’s ‘War and Peace’ with this engaging quiz. From the intricacies of Russian aristocracy to the tumultuous events of the Napoleonic Wars, this quiz will take you on a journey through one of literature’s most celebrated works. Sharpen your wits and see how well you know this timeless classic!
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War and Peace Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘War and Peace’?
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Leo Tolstoy
Anton Chekhov
Alexander Pushkin
2. In which year was ‘War and Peace’ first published?
1865
1869
1873
1877
3. Which character is known for his philosophical outlook and eventual spiritual awakening?
Pierre Bezukhov
Andrei Bolkonsky
Natasha Rostova
Anatole Kuragin
4. What is the name of Andrei Bolkonsky’s sister?
Maria Bolkonskaya
Sonya Rostova
Helene Kuragin
Liza Bolkonskaya
5. Which historical event forms the backdrop of ‘War and Peace’?
The Crimean War
The Napoleonic Wars
The Russian Revolution
The Franco-Prussian War
6. What is the name of Natasha Rostova’s brother?
Nikolai Rostov
Petya Rostov
Boris Drubetskoy
Denisov
7. Which character is Pierre Bezukhov’s first wife?
Natasha Rostova
Helene Kuragin
Maria Bolkonskaya
Sonya Rostova
8. What is the primary theme explored in ‘War and Peace’?
Love and Betrayal
War and Peace
Wealth and Poverty
Power and Corruption
9. Which character is a close friend of Pierre Bezukhov and also a significant figure in the Russian army?
Andrei Bolkonsky
Nikolai Rostov
Boris Drubetskoy
Denisov
10. Which battle is depicted in ‘War and Peace’ as a critical moment for the Russian army?
Battle of Borodino
Battle of Austerlitz
Battle of Waterloo
Battle of Leipzig
11. What is the name of the estate owned by the Bolkonsky family?
Bald Hills
Lysye Gory
Pokrovskoe
Moscow
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