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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Joseph further investigates Elzbietka's concerns, what does he see?
(a) He sees the Tartars coming into the city.
(b) He sees that she hasn't done her homework and won't be prepared for her exams.
(c) He sees Kreutz and Tring staring into a cauldron that is spouting colorful flames.
(d) He sees the man training with a bow and arrow.

2. What is the name of Peter of the Button Face's assistant when they attack the church?
(a) Michael, known in Ukraine as "The Snake."
(b) James, known in Ukraine as "The Snake."
(c) Stas, the old woman's son.
(d) Andrew, Pan Andrew's cousin.

3. What makes the leader of the twelve men shriek and tremble?
(a) The sudden appearance of a red, fiery, glowing devil.
(b) The sudden appearance of a mob of weapon-wielding Tartars.
(c) The sudden appearance of the king of Poland.
(d) The sudden appearance of Ivan of Russia.

4. What does Elzbietka confess to Joseph in Chapter 8?
(a) That she saw a murder occur.
(b) That she is in love with Joseph.
(c) That she thinks her uncle is possessed by Tring.
(d) That she wants to leave her uncle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives below the Charnetskis?

2. What is the other secret that Kreutz reveals to Tring?

3. What happens to Kreutz's apartment?

4. When Joseph awakens from his nap in Chapter 4, what does he see his father doing?

5. How does Pan Andrew Charnetski know the stranger is not Polish?

(see the answer key)

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