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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What unnerved Dimitri?
(a) The boldness Ivan displayed.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) Both of these.
(d) The fire Ivan had created.

2. What does Katerina reveal to Ivan while they are on the plane?
(a) That she wishes to come back.
(b) Neither of these.
(c) That she wants their children to know Esther and Piotr too.
(d) Both of these.

3. What does Ivan tell Matfei?
(a) With any luck, the choice to rule won't be forced on him too soon.
(b) That he doesn't have to be king if he doesn't want to be.
(c) That he needs to have the heart to rule.
(d) All of these.

4. What did Yaga threaten to do to Katerina?
(a) Show her the unborn baby as it dies.
(b) Cut up Ivan in front of her.
(c) Neither of these.
(d) Both of these.

5. What comedian is mentioned?
(a) Dave Chappelle.
(b) Robin Williams.
(c) Sam Kinison.
(d) Eddie Murphy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ivan finally say to Yaga when he had the chance?

2. What did Ivan note about Dimitri?

3. What did Ivan feel he could do in the presence of his cousin with Katerina?

4. How many years prior to the family visit did King Matfei die?

5. What was the final proof that Ivan had broken Yaga's spells?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why doesn't Ivan want to bring rockets into Taina?

2. What prompts Ivan to get the message?

3. Why was Yaga especially upset about regarding Bear?

4. What dilemma does Katerina place on Father Lukas?

5. Why couldn't Ivan simply bring the book in his arms into his time?

6. What was the difference in opinion as to why Ivan listened to Katerina once he had awakened her?

7. How does coupling and pregnancy affect Katerina's ability to utilize her power?

8. How did Bear figure that things had worked out pretty evenly?

9. What was the argument that Katerina made when there were objections to the utilization of witchcraft?

10. Why is it an issue to call out Katerina's name and why must Ivan do so?

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