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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. Why does the miller claim that Saskia can spin straw into gold in Chapter 15?
(a) He believes his daughter can do anything.
(b) He is drunk and confused.
(c) He is desperate for Saskia to be declared the king's spinner.
(d) He decides to get back at Saskia for cutting his hair while he was asleep.

2. What has her father arranged for her in Chapter 14?
(a) To seduce the king.
(b) To meet the king.
(c) To steal from the king.
(d) To bake for the king.

3. Who has the young maiden married by Chapter 4?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A businessman.
(c) A miller.
(d) A sailor.

4. What is so unique about Saskia's yarn?
(a) It is much thicker than normal yarn.
(b) She dyes it brilliant colors.
(c) The combination of vegetation and thread.
(d) She incorporates already spun thread into the newly-spun thread.

5. What is the young maiden's father's concern in Chapter 1?
(a) That the tailor cannot provide the life he wants for his daughter.
(b) That the crops will spoil.
(c) That he will lose his business.
(d) That the young maiden will run away.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Saskia's father awakens in Chapter 6, what does he believe has happened to him?

2. How does the king react to Saskia's work in Chapter 18?

3. What does the king do after seeing Saskia's work in Chapter 18?

4. What is the title of Part 3 of the novel?

5. What is the title of Part 1 of the novel?

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