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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 18, whose jacket does Henry borrow for the opera?
(a) Percy's.
(b) Mateu Robles's.
(c) Dante's.
(d) His father's.

2. In Chapter 14, what does Dante say his father was obsessed with before his death?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Food.
(c) Death and burial practices.
(d) Music.

3. In Chapter 19, how can Henry tell when he finds Mateu Robles in jail?
(a) Robles has a shaved head.
(b) Robles is missing an eye.
(c) Robles is missing two fingers.
(d) Robles is missing an ear.

4. In Chapter 16, Henry is shocked to find a letter to Helena from which of the following in Helena's study?
(a) Percy.
(b) Henry's father.
(c) The Duke of Bourbon.
(d) Pascal.

5. In Chapter 17, why does Henry shudder at the thought of the panacea as Felicity describes it?
(a) He does not like thinking about needles.
(b) He does not like thinking about leeches.
(c) He does not like thinking about bones.
(d) He does not like thinking about all that blood.

6. In Chapter 19, what does Mateu Robles tell Henry about the panacea that makes him squeamish?
(a) The person who uses it must first open a vein and drain some blood from himself or herself.
(b) The person who uses it must first kill at least two other people.
(c) The person who uses it must first cut all his hair off.
(d) The heart that it is contained in must be consumed for the panacea to work.

7. In Chapter 17, what does the book shop clerk tell Henry to look for books about?
(a) Greek history.
(b) Florentine history.
(c) Roman history.
(d) Venetian history.

8. In Chapter 19, what does the thief-taker call Henry?
(a) Rogue.
(b) Rapscallion.
(c) Faggot.
(d) Pervert.

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

10. In Chapter 18, why does Mateu Robles refuse to tell Helena and Dante the cipher for the Baseggio box?
(a) He is afraid he will die himself if it ever gets out.
(b) He is afraid Helena will give the Lazarus key to the Duke of Bourbon in order to free him from jail.
(c) He is afraid Helena will use it to cure herself.
(d) He is afraid Helena and Dante will sell it.

11. In Chapter 16, what does Helena heat on the fire for all of them for breakfast?
(a) A kettle of chocolate.
(b) A pot of soup.
(c) A griddle of toast.
(d) A container of sandwiches.

12. In Chapter 18, what does Helena say of the opera when she arrives home?
(a) It was the best opera she ever saw.
(b) It was the worst opera she ever saw.
(c) Operas tire her.
(d) She is angry that everyone else missed the opera.

13. In Chapter 19, what does Henry tell Mateu Robles he thinks Robles's freedom is contingent upon?
(a) The Duke of Bourbon having access to the Lazarus Key.
(b) The Duke of Bourbon having Robles as a foreign minister in his cabinet.
(c) The Duke of Bourbon being able to marry Helena.
(d) The Duke of Bourbon having Dante as his foremost adviser.

14. In Chapter 19, what does Mateu Robles tell Henry he used to do with Helena at night as a child to comfort her?
(a) Read to hear.
(b) Tie a string from his finger to hers so she would know he was there.
(c) Cover her with an extra blanket.
(d) Sing to her.

15. In Chapter 17, what does the book clerk help Henry recognize about the Lazarus Key?
(a) It is a very valuable object.
(b) It is a biblical reference.
(c) It is an imaginary object.
(d) It is an enchanted object.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Henry say is the sweetest thing Percy has ever said to him in Chapter 13?

2. In Chapter 19, what does Henry steal?

3. In Chapter 21, why does the boatswain change his mind about letting Percy, Felicity and Henry on the boat?

4. What do Helena and her brother tell Felicity when she asks what is in the Baseggio box?

5. In Chapter 17, why does Felicity say she needs to go to a local bookstore?

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