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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5, Preparation: Chapters 21-28.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the king do after seeing Saskia's work in Chapter 18?
(a) He calls her a witch.
(b) He moves her to a bigger room with more straw.
(c) He has Saskia walk alongside him in a parade.
(d) He has a feast.

2. What is the title of Part 4 of the novel?
(a) "Saskia's Dilemma".
(b) "Gold".
(c) "Yarn".
(d) "The King".

3. Who reports to the tailor about the young maiden in Chapter 4?
(a) A pupil.
(b) The sea captain.
(c) A young boy who works at the mill.
(d) A beggar on the street.

4. Why does the miller claim that Saskia can spin straw into gold in Chapter 15?
(a) He is desperate for Saskia to be declared the king's spinner.
(b) He decides to get back at Saskia for cutting his hair while he was asleep.
(c) He believes his daughter can do anything.
(d) He is drunk and confused.

5. How does the king react to Saskia's work in Chapter 19?
(a) He is impressed.
(b) He is scared.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is shocked.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the title of Part 1 of the novel?

2. Why does Saskia's father refuse to get out of bed in Chapter 6?

3. What does the tailor set out to prove to the young maiden's father in Chapter 1?

4. Why does Saskia not want to do what her father wants her to in Chapter 12?

5. How much time passes in Chapter 27?

(see the answer key)

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