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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a pumpkin from the stranger.
(c) To take the reigns of the stranger's horse.
(d) To carry some of the goods for market.

2. Where does Joseph find his family a place to stay?
(a) In their cousin's house back in their old village.
(b) In the same building as Elzbietka and Kreutz.
(c) In the same building as Ostrovski and Kanty.
(d) In the king's palace.

3. How does Pan Andrew Charnetski know the stranger is not Polish?
(a) By the stranger's clothing.
(b) By the stranger's accent.
(c) By the stranger's foreign features.
(d) By the stranger's food.

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

5. What is the scene Joseph sees when he first goes to explore the marketplace?
(a) He sees a Tartar boy beating a dog.
(b) He sees Stefan Ostrovski.
(c) He sees Pan Andrew Tenczynski.
(d) He sees a family from his village.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unusual about the staircase that leads to the Charnetskis' new dwelling?

2. What heroic act does Joseph do while in the marketplace?

3. How does Pan Andrew tell time while he is working?

4. What kind of job does Jan Kanty arrange for Pan Andrew?

5. After his father's job is secured, what does Joseph learn he will be doing?

(see the answer key)

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