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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the Charnetskis are waiting to see their apartment for the first time, which activity of Jan Kanty's do they witness?
(a) He gives the peasants who visit him practical solutions to their problems.
(b) He gives the peasants who visit him solutions of sorcery to their problems.
(c) He studies.
(d) He cooks.

2. What do the people do when they hear the Tartars' approach in 1241?
(a) Leave their homes with their belongings to try to escape.
(b) Head towards the army and try to attack them before they arrive in the village.
(c) Gather up all of their ammunition to defend themselves.
(d) Stay in their villages and negotiate with the Tartars.

3. When the Polish people hear the word "Tartar," they:
(a) Want to eat fish.
(b) Feel their the blood in their veins is going to freeze.
(c) Know they need to go pay some taxes.
(d) Feel like dancing.

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

5. As the Charnetski family walks to their apartment for the first time, what does Jan Kanty break up?
(a) A gunfight between two of the king's guards.
(b) An argument between Stefan Ostrovski and Stas.
(c) A dog fight.
(d) A duel between Conrand Mlynarki and Johann Tring.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Joseph Charnetski?

2. After his heroic act, to whom does Joseph confide in about his family's situation?

3. When Joseph returns to the marketplace to give his family the news about their possible lodgings, what is the scene he sees?

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

5. At the palace gate, what suggestion does the guard give to Pan Andrew?

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