1. What preparations does Kreutz make in his apartment after he hears the instructions given to Stas?
(a) He mixes chemicals together to make a glowing effect on his clothing.
(b) He asks Tring to put him in a trance to obtain wisdom.
(c) He asks Tring to put him in a trance as he prepares to meet the king.
(d) He mixes chemicals together to put a spell on Joseph and his family.

2. Why is Tring angry with the information from Kreutz about his mental state?
(a) Because he is afraid that Kreutz has shared their secret with someone else.
(b) Because he wanted to be the one to tell the king.
(c) Because he thinks Kreutz is going to make more money than he is going to make.
(d) Because he is worried for Kreutz's mental stability.

3. What is unusual about one of the wagons in the caravan?
(a) It is led by two horses and it is carrying a very large pumpkin.
(b) It is fancier than the rest of the wagons.
(c) It is being pulled by a man and is carrying several children.
(d) It is larger than any of the other wagons.

4. How does Kreutz explain his mental state to Tring?
(a) He says he is mentally exhausted from being in so many trances.
(b) He says he is mentally exhausted from all of his studying.
(c) He says he is still mentally exhausted from the scuffle with Peter of the Button Face.
(d) He says he is mentally exhausted from worry about his niece.

5. On the night in Chapter 7 when Joseph sees Elzbietka, what does she tell him she is worried about?
(a) She is worried about the man who lives downstairs with the old woman.
(b) She is worried about her upcoming exams at school.
(c) She does not trust Tring and has noticed a change in her uncle.
(d) She is worried about the Tartars attacking.