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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. Who lives below the Charnetskis?
2. What story does Pan Andrew tell Joseph when Joseph accompanies him to his new place of work for the first time?
3. During their first meeting, what offer of Jan Kanty's does Pan Andrew make he declines?
4. Who tries to steal something from the Charnetski apartment?
5. As the treasure is being stolen, what does the thief see?
Short Essay Questions
1. Explain how the city of Krakow reacts to the villagers fleeing.
2. Why does Joseph catch the wolf dog in Chapter 2?
3. Describe the agreement that Elzbietka and Joseph make to one another when in the tower in Chapter 8.
4. Explain what Joseph Charnetski does and what he realizes when the stranger initially rides up to him while in the caravan in Chapter 1.
5. Describe why the last note the trumpeter plays is broken.
6. How does Peter of the Button Face plan to break into Pan Andrew's apartment and steal the treasure in Chapter 9?
7. In Chapter 8, what reason does Joseph give Elzbietka for why the scholar they see is not speaking at the University?
8. Describe the oath that the trumpeter takes.
9. What was the meeting between Joseph and Stas like in the courtyard as described in Chapter 6?
10. What does Pan Andrew explain to Jan Kanty in Chapter 4 once the mob scene has dissipated?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Compare and contrast culture and academics in Krakow in 1462 with the culture and academics in Krakow in 1928 at the time of the author's writing. Are they all that different? Why do you think that modern culture has roots that extend to times of centuries gone by?
Essay Topic 2
The author uses both foreshadowing and suspense throughout the book. Explain which one is more effective as a literary device, which one you enjoy reading more, and reasons why.
Essay Topic 3
Discuss Joseph's bravery. Does his character description make for an exciting hero? Is his character believable? Are there other characters who show bravery that you preferred in the novel? Why or why not?
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