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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 16, what happens to the Great Tarnov Crystal?
(a) Kreutz throws it into the Vistula River but the king's guard retrieves it.
(b) Pan Andrew throws it into the Vistula River but Kreutz retrives it.
(c) Kreutz throws it into the Vistula River, where it remains.
(d) The king keeps it in the palace for safe-keeping.

2. Who does Pan Andrew say is intent on stealing the crystal?
(a) Peter of the Button Face.
(b) Jan Kanty.
(c) Michael the Snake.
(d) Nicholas Kreutz.

3. How old is the trumpeter when Poland is attacked?
(a) Ten or eleven.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Nineteen or twenty.
(d) Thirty-nine or forty.

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

5. As Chapter 1 opens, which of the following describes the caravan?
(a) Peasants walking and carrying their belongings.
(b) Multiple horse carriages with the drivers riding in them.
(c) One-horse wagons piled high with goods for the marketplace with drivers walking alongside the carts.
(d) Peasants riding horses.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peter is in the tower, Joseph finally learns the name of the crystal. What is it?

2. In taking the job, what does Pan Andrew promise to do?

3. Immediately following the fight, what decision does the stranger have to make?

4. What does Pan Andrew ask Joseph to do during the fire?

5. Whom is Joseph amazed to see in the custody of king's palace guard after the fire?

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