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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. What does Gian de Brughi do while in hiding from the law after Cosimo rescued him?
(a) practice picking locks
(b) practices sword play
(c) write his memoirs
(d) read books

2. What eventually happens to the tree after it was covered in glue?
(a) it dies
(b) it became a national monument
(c) it becomes very heavy
(d) it turns purple

3. Why is Cosimo's father so upset about him being gone?
(a) he wanted him to be the next Baron
(b) his wife is upset with him for yelling at Cosimo
(c) he thinks he's too young
(d) he's going to be arrested for child abuse

4. What does Biagio do when he goes to bed that night?
(a) prays that Cosimo will come hom
(b) leaves a candle burning for his brother
(c) cries himself to sleep
(d) sneaks out after everyone's asleep

5. How does Sinforosa get around the village?
(a) she swings through the trees
(b) she walks
(c) on a white horse
(d) in a carriage

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the townspeople do when Cosimo tells them of the cave?

2. What did Cosimo do on Sundays with his family?

3. What does the Cavalier notice when watching Cosimo in the trees?

4. What is Cosimo's reply about running with the boy gang?

5. Who does the Baron confide in and seek advice from?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Cosimo's mother nicknamed the Generalessa?

2. What does Battista do to make Cosimo come home and what is the result of her action?

3. How does Cosimo's mother feel by the evening about Cosimo still being in the trees?

4. What do the burglars do to Cosimo?

5. What does Cosimo tell Viola about a decision and what happens when he tells her?

6. Describe the discussion about trees that takes place at the beginning of chapter ten.

7. What happens when Cosimo's father sends the Cavalier to capture him?

8. Who does Cosimo meet in a neighbor's garden as he explores through the trees?

9. What is Cosimo's thoughts concerning the people living below him?

10. What does Cosimo do when he sees the pirates unloading the boats and what happens as a result of his actions?

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