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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arrives at the tower with Nicholas Kreutz?
(a) Pan Andrew arrives with Kreutz.
(b) Elzbietka arrives with Kreutz.
(c) Peter of the Button Face arrives with Kreutz.
(d) Jan Kanty arrives with Kreutz.

2. What is the shape of the tower of the Church of Our Lady Mary?
(a) Octagon.
(b) Pentagon.
(c) Circle.
(d) Square.

3. What has a Russian ruler offered the stranger in return for something he wants?
(a) A large plot of land and many livestock.
(b) Coffers of gold and a castle in Ukraine.
(c) Membership into the royal family of Russia.
(d) A position at the university.

4. In Chapter 7, what tempting thing does Tring tell Kreutz?
(a) He says he could become the greatest alchemist in Poland.
(b) He says he could be a part of the king's court.
(c) He says he could own the building in which he lives.
(d) He says he could be the trumpeter at the Church of Our Lady Mary.

5. Why is Tring angry with the information from Kreutz about his mental state?
(a) Because he thinks Kreutz is going to make more money than he is going to make.
(b) Because he is afraid that Kreutz has shared their secret with someone else.
(c) Because he wanted to be the one to tell the king.
(d) Because he is worried for Kreutz's mental stability.

Short Answer Questions

1. What valuable information does Stas give to the stranger about Joseph's family?

2. Which statement best describes what happens to Joseph at the end of the novel?

3. After hearing Pan Andrew's story, what advice does Jan Kanty provide?

4. Which is the best description of the trumpeter as he plays amidst all of the destruction in Krakow?

5. What happens to Kreutz's apartment?

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