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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 - 16.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What distresses Kreutz as he listens to Tring?
(a) Being told that he ignored the cry of his neice while in a trance.
(b) Knowing that Tring is going to deceive him.
(c) Finding out that the Tartars are on their way.
(d) Understanding that he will never be able to use the Philosopher's Stone.

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

3. Which is the best description of the trumpeter as he plays amidst all of the destruction in Krakow?
(a) He is timid and meek.
(b) He is saved because someone hears him playing and rescues him.
(c) He is filled with a sense of triumph and joy at his bravery.
(d) He is fearful and trembles as he plays.

4. With what does Kreutz flee at the end?
(a) He flees with the crystal.
(b) He flees with the Philosopher's Stone.
(c) He flees with his book of alchemy.
(d) He flees with the cauldron.

5. What is the best description of the explosions referenced in the Charnetskis' apartment?
(a) Balls of red fire shooting out into the air.
(b) Fireworks.
(c) Balls of aqua shooting out into the air.
(d) Gun fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Peter is in the tower, Joseph finally learns the name of the crystal. What is it?

2. What is unusual about one of the wagons in the caravan?

3. Where are the trumpeter's mother and sister as Poland is being attacked?

4. After Joseph tells Elzbietka what he will do if attacked, what does Elzbietka promise?

5. Which two people get in a scuffle in Pan Andrew's apartment after the explosions in the Charnetski apartment?

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