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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Gold: Chapters 14-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Saskia discuss with her friend in Chapter 5?
(a) That her brother is a prude and she dislikes him.
(b) The idea that if her father shaved he could attract a new wife.
(c) That her grandfather is very religious and will never allow her to marry.
(d) That her uncle is greedy and spiteful.

2. What story does the miller tell that he heard from Saskia's mother in Chapter 15?
(a) She knew a man who used straw to make a gold wedding dress.
(b) Saskia's mother is supposedly a nobleman's daughter.
(c) Saskia's mother once knew someone who made straw appear to be gold.
(d) A young maiden like Saskia once seduced a king simply by showing him a strand of gold thread.

3. What does Saskia not realize about the item she gives the tailor in Chapter 17?
(a) It is worthless to the tailor.
(b) The tailor cannot read it.
(c) The tailor gave it to her mother years ago.
(d) The tailor hates anything symbolizing love, such as a ring.

4. What does Saskia start to help Dagmar's mother do in Chapter 9?
(a) Cook her food.
(b) Sell her yarn.
(c) Look after her children.
(d) Mend her garments.

5. What does Elke tell the tailor about the person who made the object in Chapter 11?
(a) He is the tailor's enemy.
(b) He is the ruler of the land.
(c) She is the miller's daughter.
(d) He is a prize-winning poet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the young maiden warn the tailor about in Chapter 1?

2. What happens as the young maiden tries to help the tailor's leg in Chapter 3?

3. What does the young maiden tell the tailor at the end of Chapter 3?

4. What is the title of Part 4 of the novel?

5. What does the tailor agree to give to the passersby?

(see the answer key)

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