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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Despite the fact that he knows he might die as he faces the Tartars in 1241, what does the trumpeter decide to do?
(a) Flee to the castle.
(b) Try to kill the Tartars he sees.
(c) Sound the trumpet for the lost people of Kiev.
(d) Sound the Heynal for Poland and Our Lady.

2. What does Joseph Charnetski see as he is riding in the back of the wagon while in the caravan?
(a) A man stealing good from another wagon.
(b) A child fall off of a wagon.
(c) A beautiful woman fall off her horse.
(d) A single rider barge rudely through the caravan.

3. Where are the trumpeter's mother and sister as Poland is being attacked?
(a) With cousins in Krakow.
(b) With his brother in Kiev.
(c) With his father in the castle.
(d) With cousins in Moravia.

4. Which is the best description of the trumpeter as he plays amidst all of the destruction in Krakow?
(a) He is timid and meek.
(b) He is filled with a sense of triumph and joy at his bravery.
(c) He is fearful and trembles as he plays.
(d) He is saved because someone hears him playing and rescues him.

5. Why do the men in the caravan carry weapons?
(a) Because they are on their way to protect Krakow.
(b) Because they need to defend themselves against thieves.
(c) Because they are worried about the Tartars attacking them.
(d) Because they are going hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the trumpeter thinking when he sees the fierce men looking up at him after the attack on Krakow?

2. Which two cities do the Tartars attack before they invade Poland?

3. How old is Joseph Charnetski?

4. What is the Heynal?

5. What is the oath taken by the trumpeter?

(see the answer key)

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