Who Composed Alexander Nevsky

What breaks the ominous mood in the opening of "The Battle on Ice" in Alexander Nevsky? A) drumrolls by the timpani B) scraping noises by the violas C) a battle call played by a muted trombone backstage D) a rising motive in the cellos

What is heard just before the armies meet at the climax of "The Battle on Ice" in Alexander Nevsky? A) a chorus singing a homophonic phrase B) a three-note motive from the trumpet and tuba C) a melody of staccato eighth notes D) a series of ominous drumrolls