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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joseph first hears the trumpeter play from the Church of Our Lady Mary, what surprises him?
(a) He is surprised to hear the Heynal that stops mid-note.
(b) He is surprised to hear the National Anthem of Poland.
(c) He is surprised to hear the Heynal played in its entirety
(d) He is surprised to hear the National Anthem of Ukraine.

2. What does the stranger offer to buy from Pan Andrew Charnetski?
(a) His pumpkin.
(b) His goods.
(c) HIs wagon.
(d) His clothes.

3. 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.

4. In what year do the Tartars attack Poland?
(a) 1776.
(b) 1592.
(c) 1241.
(d) 1823.

5. 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 decides to wait for the Polish army to rescue him.
(c) He thinks he should kill himself.
(d) He decides to flee to the castle.

Short Answer Questions

1. As he ponders the attack on Krakow, of what is the trumpeter proud?

2. What is the most accurate description of the Tartar army?

3. Krakow welcomes which group of people?

4. What does Joseph do when Pan Andrew is fighting with the stranger in the caravan?

5. Which best describes the Tartars?

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