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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pan Andrew say to Joseph when Joseph asks what is lighting up the room?
(a) He tells Joseph that it is a fire from an experiment.
(b) He tells Joseph that he will know in due time.
(c) He tells Joseph that it is a large crystal.
(d) He tells Joseph that it is a lantern.

2. What reason does Pan Andrew give for being at the palace in Chapter 15?
(a) He would like to take the crystal to Kiev for safe keeping.
(b) He says that he took an oath to protect the crystal and is bound to give it to the king once its location has been discovered.
(c) He would like to receive some money for turning over the crystal.
(d) He is trying to keep Kreutz from taking the crystal to Kiev.

3. While in the caravan, which of the stranger's orders does Joseph Charnetski follow?
(a) To give some of the goods from Joseph's wagon to him.
(b) To take the reigns of the stranger's horse.
(c) To take a pumpkin from the stranger.
(d) To carry some of the goods for market.

4. What is the new last name of the Charnetski family?
(a) Kovalski.
(b) Mlynarki.
(c) Kreutz.
(d) Ostrovski.

5. What does Kreutz hand over to Pan Andrew once at the tower in Chapter 14?
(a) He hands him the directions for the chemicals to make the huge red explosions.
(b) He hands him the Great Tarnov Crystal.
(c) He hands him the Philosopher's Stone.
(d) He hands him the directions to where the Great Tarnov Crystal has been buried.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the most accurate description of the Tartars' appearance?

2. How old is Joseph Charnetski?

3. Why is Jan Kanty well respected in Krakow?

4. Once Peter and his men are in the tower, what confuses Pan Andrew and Joseph?

5. As the Charnetski family settles into their new life, what is included in Joseph's nightly routine?

(see the answer key)

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