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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which description best describes the Tarnov Crystal?
(a) A crystal that the Tartars do not know about yet.
(b) A tiny crystal that no one has known about until recently.
(c) An often discussed wonder that Tartar parents tell their children about.
(d) A dull but enormous stone.

2. In Chapter 11, to whom does the author say Pan Andrew's treasure is to go?
(a) To Nicholas Kreutz.
(b) To the king of Poland.
(c) To Jan Kanty.
(d) To Stefan Ostrovsky.

3. What is the best description of Krakow at the time the novel was written?
(a) Gothic in every corner and gable except for a few Romanesque walls and arches.
(b) All Roman architecture.
(c) All Modern architecture.
(d) All Gothic architecture.

4. Of what is Krakow the center?
(a) Music only.
(b) Warrior training.
(c) Arts, music, crafts, and education.
(d) Arts only.

5. Why is Joseph anxious to see the palace at Wawel Hill?
(a) He wants to try to become part of the palace guard.
(b) He wants to see Peter of the Button Face.
(c) He is interested in the architecture of the palace.
(d) He is familiar with the legend of Krakus.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the beginning of Chapter 13, what does Kreutz tell Tring?

2. How much of the city is destroyed by the fire?

3. After the explosions, what is the new nickname of Peter of the Button Face?

4. Why did Ivan the Great hire Peter of the Button Face?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. When Tring puts Kreutz into a trance in Chapter 13, what important information does Kreutz give to Tring?

2. After Peter and his men are arrested and Joseph returns to the tower in Chapter 12, what is it that confuses Pan Andrew?

3. As of 1928, as described in the Epilogue, why do people go to the city of Krakow?

4. When Elzbietka hears the Heynal played in its entirety as described in Chapter 12, where is she and what does she do?

5. When Kreutz reveals that he has the crystal in Chapter 14, describe his feelings.

6. What does the inside of the Church of Our Lady Mary look like?

7. Explain what happens to the Charnetski family at the end of Chapter 16.

8. As Peter tries to escape in Chapter 10, what does Kreutz do?

9. Describe how the Epilogue explains the Heynal is played.

10. What does Peter of the Button Face say to the king regarding why he is in Krakow in Chapter 15?

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