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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. How does the family make another attempt in the afternoon to get Cosimo down?
(a) threatens to call the police
(b) the father climbs in the trees
(c) says he can eat what he wants
(d) offering cake and hot chocolate

2. What does Cosimo suggest the Cavalier might do?
(a) get married
(b) bring Cosimo some food
(c) go to court
(d) design an irigation system

3. What does the Cavalier notice when watching Cosimo in the trees?
(a) his system for collecting water
(b) his tent house
(c) his dog in the tree with him
(d) his homemade clothes

4. Why do Cosimo's mother and father stroll through the forest?
(a) for exercise
(b) to entice him out of the trees
(c) to find more snails for dinner
(d) to go to the village

5. What does Cosimo's family celebrate with a big affair?
(a) his parents anniversary
(b) Battista's engagement
(c) the return of the king
(d) Cosimo's birthday

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Cosimo's father yell out to him at dinner?

2. What is one of the main desires the Baron has concerning his son's choice of living arrangements?

3. Who does Viola blame for being shut up in her bedroom?

4. Where does Cosimo go when he is sent from the table for not eating?

5. What does Biagio offer Cosimo as an apology?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the brigands around town do about Gian de Brughi being in hiding?

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

3. What does Biagio mourn in chapter four?

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

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

6. How does Cosimo's first encounter with the fruit thieves happen?

7. With what important meal does the book open with?

8. Who is Sinforosa?

9. How does the Count who visits the family feel about Cosimo's choice?

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

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