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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most accurate description of the Tartars' appearance?
(a) Short, pale men with shaved heads.
(b) Tall, pale men with beards and long, braided hair.
(c) Tall, dark men with shaved heads.
(d) Short, dark men with beards and long, braided hair.

2. What is the name of the fortress and castle of the king of Poland on a hill above the Vistula River?
(a) St. Ann.
(b) Mazovia.
(c) Cloth Hall.
(d) Wawel.

3. What is the trumpeter thinking when he sees the fierce men looking up at him after the attack on Krakow?
(a) He knows he is alone in the midst of a terrible enemy.
(b) He thinks he should kill himself.
(c) He decides to wait for the Polish army to rescue him.
(d) He decides to flee to the castle.

4. How many rooms does the Charnetskis' new dwelling have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

5. Why is Krakow is a safe haven?
(a) It has a lot of weapons.
(b) The king's palace provides extra walls of protection for the refugees.
(c) It has experienced warriors.
(d) There is room for many people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which two cities do the Tartars attack before they invade Poland?

2. What does the stranger offer to buy from Pan Andrew Charnetski?

3. What is the scene Joseph sees when he first goes to explore the marketplace?

4. Who lives above the Charnetskis?

5. Where are the trumpeter's mother and sister as Poland is being attacked?

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