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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As the Charnetski family walks to their apartment for the first time, what does Jan Kanty break up?
(a) A gunfight between two of the king's guards.
(b) An argument between Stefan Ostrovski and Stas.
(c) A duel between Conrand Mlynarki and Johann Tring.
(d) A dog fight.

2. What is unusual about the staircase that leads to the Charnetskis' new dwelling?
(a) It is painted different colors.
(b) It is shaky and rickety.
(c) It is steep.
(d) It is curved.

3. While in the caravan, which of the stranger's orders does Joseph Charnetski follow?
(a) To carry some of the goods for market.
(b) To take a pumpkin from the stranger.
(c) To take the reigns of the stranger's horse.
(d) To give some of the goods from Joseph's wagon to him.

4. What does Pan Andrew say to Joseph when Joseph asks what is lighting up the room?
(a) He tells Joseph that it is a lantern.
(b) He tells Joseph that it is a large crystal.
(c) He tells Joseph that it is a fire from an experiment.
(d) He tells Joseph that he will know in due time.

5. When the Tartars reach Krakow for the attack in 1241, what do they do?
(a) Are defeated by the people of Krakow.
(b) Burn the outlying villages and pillage the districts around the churches.
(c) Take hostages for several weeks and then release them.
(d) See that is was a small city and leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the midst of all the destruction after the attack on Krakow, there is one Polish person left alive. Who is it?

2. As the Charnetskis are waiting to see their apartment for the first time, which activity of Jan Kanty's do they witness?

3. Krakow welcomes which group of people?

4. Why do the men in the caravan carry weapons?

5. When the Polish people hear the word "Tartar," they:

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