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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What earns Marton the name of the Good Master?

2. Who does Marton discuss Kate's growth with on the way to the fair?

3. Who calls Marton the Good Master?

4. What is a komp?

5. What does Marton call Kate when he sees her surprise for him on the day of the fair?

Short Essay Questions

1. What lands does Prince Matyas go to?

2. What ends up delaying the trip of the man dressed up as Mikulas?

3. Why do the gypsies always come at harvest time?

4. What does Kate hope will happen when her father visits?

5. Why does Marton call the man who buys his horses a fool?

6. What does Jancsi do during the stampede?

7. Who is Mikulas?

8. How does Jancsi help Kate when she goes swimming?

9. What is the big surprise Marton has for Mikulas Day?

10. What does Jancsi spend his money on at the fair?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Kate respond to being taught by Jancsi, and what does this reveal about the relationship between these cousins?

Essay Topic 2

There were a few different social and political ideals mentioned and discussed in this book. What were some of these ideals, and how did their presence in the book affect the main characters?

Essay Topic 3

The characters in this book all had their own goals and motivations. Select four characters and write their main motivation throughout the book and how this goal affected the characters around them.

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