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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. Despite the fact that he knows he might die as he faces the Tartars in 1241, what does the trumpeter decide to do?
2. As the Charnetskis are waiting to see their apartment for the first time, which activity of Jan Kanty's do they witness?
3. During their first meeting, what offer of Jan Kanty's does Pan Andrew make he declines?
4. Why is Jan Kanty well respected in Krakow?
5. Where does Joseph find his family a place to stay?
Short Essay Questions
1. Describe the caravan from Chapter 1.
2. In Chapter 4, what occurs when the Charnetski family accompanies Jan Kanty to his home?
3. Explain why many people seek Jan Kanty's advice.
4. In Chapter 1, after the stranger offers to buy the item sitting in Pan Andrew's wagon, what happens?
5. Describe the Tartars.
6. In Chapter 5, when Kanty and the Charnetski family go to the lodgings Joseph has found, what do they witness on their way?
7. Provide some characteristics of the new lodgings for the Charnetski family.
8. Describe the agreement that Elzbietka and Joseph make to one another when in the tower in Chapter 8.
9. In Chapter 8, what reason does Joseph give Elzbietka for why the scholar they see is not speaking at the University?
10. What are the aspects of Pan Andrew's job?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the conflict between superstition and science in the novel. Do you think this was an important issue to the author? What is he trying to portray by returning to this conflict? Does the conflict seem relevant to the main theme of the novel?
Essay Topic 2
The author uses both foreshadowing and suspense throughout the book. Explain which one is more effective as a literary device, which one you enjoy reading more, and reasons why.
Essay Topic 3
How do you feel about the fact that Elzbietka cannot study at the University because she is female? Did this add to the plot line? Does it seem strange that Joseph doesn't know the reason for her not being allowed to study? Why would the author have handled this particular issue in this manner?
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