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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. Why does the Baron want Cosimo to come down from the trees?
(a) to stop his mother from crying
(b) to go to a monastery
(c) to assume his duties as a Baron heir
(d) to help his little brother

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

3. Who follows Viola when she goes riding on her horse?
(a) her aunts
(b) her older sister
(c) no one
(d) her brother

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

5. What does Cosimo's father give him?
(a) better clothes
(b) his sword
(c) a new knife
(d) a bow and arrows

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the burglars who tried to use Gian do to Cosimo?

2. Why do Cosimo's mother and father stroll through the forest?

3. Why does the Baron scold Cosimo?

4. What kind of dog does Cosimo befriend?

5. How does Sinforosa get around the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Biagio reveal about the Cavalier's story?

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

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

4. What does Biagio mourn in chapter four?

5. How does Cosimo stay warm in the trees in the winter?

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

7. Why does Cosimo begin writing to authors of books he likes?

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

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

10. What does Cosimo do to impress Viola?

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