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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 two people get in a scuffle in Pan Andrew's apartment after the explosions in the Charnetski apartment?
(a) The alchemist and Jan Kanty.
(b) Peter of the Button Face and the alchemist.
(c) Peter of the Button Face and Jan Kanty.
(d) Nicholas Kreutz and Andrew Charnetski.

2. What reason does Pan Andrew give for almost losing everything he has?
(a) Michael the Snake.
(b) The Great Tarnov Crystal.
(c) The Philosopher's Stone.
(d) The Tartars.

3. Where is the music being played in the church?
(a) At one of the open tower windows.
(b) In the basement of the church.
(c) At the front of the church.
(d) Outside of the church.

4. How does Pan Andrew describe the individual who he thinks stole the treasure?
(a) Half Mongol, half Cossack.
(b) Half Polish, half Ukrainian.
(c) Half Cossack, half Ukrainian.
(d) Half Mongol, half Polish.

5. What building has defied fire, siege, and war for eight centuries?
(a) The University.
(b) Old Cloth Hall.
(c) St. Andrew's.
(d) The Church of Our Lady Mary.

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does the guard escort the person Joseph is amazed to see?

2. Who does Pan Andrew say is intent on stealing the crystal?

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

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

5. After Tring learns Kreutz's secrets, what order does Tring give Kreutz?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 10, Peter of the Button Face is scared as he watches red balls of fire fall. Despite his fear, what does he do?

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

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

4. When Jan Kanty arrives at the tower with Kreutz in Chapter 14, what does Pan Andrew observe?

5. What sounds does the Epilogue say one hears coming from the church?

6. Explain what happens after Kreutz grabs the crystal from the king's hands.

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

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

9. What is the ancient legend of Krakus?

10. What does Pan Andrew tell the king about the Great Tarnov Crystal in Chapter 15?

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