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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Preparation: Chapters 21-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Elke described?
(a) As deformed and wretched.
(b) As kind and generous.
(c) As beautiful and graceful.
(d) As plain and middle-aged.

2. When does the tailor promise to return the item to the local spinner?
(a) In a week.
(b) In a year.
(c) In six months.
(d) In a month.

3. What does the king ask Saskia in Chapter 18?
(a) If she is a magician.
(b) If her family comes from money.
(c) If she is already engaged.
(d) If she finds him attractive.

4. What does the entire village want Saskia to do for them in Chapter 22?
(a) Tell them about the king.
(b) Introduce them to the king.
(c) Sing in the semi-annual play.
(d) Spin straw into gold.

5. How does the king react to Saskia's work in Chapter 19?
(a) He is shocked.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is impressed.
(d) He is scared.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the tailor want to trade his spinning wheel for the other item in Chapter 11?

2. What does the tailor comment on in Chapter 20 that leads to a misunderstanding?

3. Why does Saskia's father refuse to get out of bed in Chapter 6?

4. How does the young maiden die?

5. Who does the tailor ask about when Elke shows him the object in Chapter 11?

(see the answer key)

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