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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapter 25 - Author's Note).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Helena and her brother tell Felicity when she asks what is in the Baseggio box?
(a) A special chemical compound.
(b) A key.
(c) A priceless piece of jewelry.
(d) They do not know.

2. In Chapter 9, what does Percy tell Henry about the reason he did not tell him he was ill?
(a) Because he has to go to an asylum at the end of the year.
(b) Because he did not want to face Henry's ridicule.
(c) Because he did not want Henry to tell anyone else and he could not trust Henry.
(d) Because he did not want Henry to think he could not play the violin any longer.

3. Where do Ernesta and Eva tell Henry and the others that the rightful owner of the box lives?
(a) Rome.
(b) Greece.
(c) Venice.
(d) Barcelona.

4. In Chapter 22, why does the captain of the pirates take Henry, Felicity, and Percy onto his ship?
(a) He thinks Felicity will be able to sew new clothes for the men.
(b) He thinks Henry will be able to translate for them.
(c) He thinks Percy can play music for them.
(d) He finds out Henry is an earl's son and thinks he might be able to ransom Henry.

5. In Chapter 22, what kind of goods are being transported on the ship Henry is on?
(a) Slaves.
(b) Fine china.
(c) Illegal liquor.
(d) Dutch East India goods.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Henry's host at Versailles say he needs to be introduced to there?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Mateu Robles tell Henry about the panacea that makes him squeamish?

3. In Chapter 16, what does Helena heat on the fire for all of them for breakfast?

4. In Chapter 12, who has left Henry a note at the bank?

5. In Chapter 8, what precious object has Percy managed to save from the highwaymen?

(see the answer key)

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