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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Count say he's going to do with Cosimo's story?
(a) give it to the newspapers
(b) get the army out to pull him down
(c) get a judge to rule against him
(d) tell his story at court

2. What kind of plants does Cosimo find in a neighbor's garden?
(a) tropical plants
(b) nut trees
(c) from all over the world
(d) tomato plants

3. How far does Cosimo discover the trees go?
(a) beyond even Ombrossa
(b) at least four neighbors down
(c) mostly around his house and Viola's
(d) close to the town

4. What does Viola offer Cosimo before she goes in the house?
(a) hot tea
(b) milk and cookies
(c) hot chocolate
(d) coffee

5. What does the Cavalier do for the Baron?
(a) control the peasants
(b) protect his wife
(c) protect his land
(d) keep his books

Short Answer Questions

1. Who sneaks out and covers Cosimo's tree with glue?

2. What do the boys do when Cosimo and Viola ignore them?

3. Why do the boys' mothers get upset with them?

4. What is Cosimo trying to do about the people who live below him?

5. What has changed about the land the Baron wants Cosimo to rule some day?

(see the answer key)

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