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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. From which of the following languages does the novel report the term “Schadiw” derives?
(a) Czech.
(b) Dutch.
(c) Polish.
(d) German.

2. Which of the following does Diana have in her purse when she meets with Elizabeth following her return from Prague?
(a) A corroded coin Annie had found.
(b) A collar Lobero had worn.
(c) A brief note from Gallowglass.
(d) A glass bead Jack had thought a jewel.

3. Which of the following houses do the Kelleys maintain in Prague?
(a) The Bird and Baby.
(b) The Elephant and Castle.
(c) The Fox and Henhouse.
(d) The Donkey and Cradle.

4. Which of the following professions is ascribed to Diana’s father?
(a) Philosopher.
(b) Biochemist.
(c) Historian.
(d) Anthropologist.

5. By how many days do the calendars in London and Prague differ?
(a) 11.
(b) 13.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following years does Matthew note receiving the salamander necklace he gives to Diana?

2. To which of the following ravens does Gallowglass liken himself?

3. Which of the following is the name of the golem in the novel?

4. The novel glosses the term “oubliette” as which of the following?

5. The comment “With famous court beauties given a role in the entertainment and wearing fabulously spangled and jeweled costumes, the masque quickly took on the tone of a school play, complete with admiring parents” (450) offers an example of which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the compendium Diana receives from Habermel?

2. What titles does Matthew note Rudolf holds?

3. How does Diana describe the illustration on the intact first page of Ashmole 782?

4. How does Knox kill Skovajsa?

5. What does Diana note about the *inside* of the Bosch triptych Matthew receives in Prague?

6. What route does Matthew propose to get himself and Diana to Sept-Tours once they return to their present, and why?

7. What does Gallowglass note smelling in Ashmole 782?

8. What does Diana note in Bedlam is Matthew’s greatest fear?

9. What does Diana note is an unexpected benefit of being a weaver as she and Matthew prepare for their first meeting with the Holy Roman Emperor?

10. Why does Matthew note to Diana that he wishes to wear red hose?

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