1. What is the best description of Krakow at the time the novel was written?
(a) All Modern architecture.
(b) All Roman architecture.
(c) All Gothic architecture.
(d) Gothic in every corner and gable except for a few Romanesque walls and arches.

2. What preparations does Kreutz make in his apartment after he hears the instructions given to Stas?
(a) He mixes chemicals together to make a glowing effect on his clothing.
(b) He asks Tring to put him in a trance to obtain wisdom.
(c) He asks Tring to put him in a trance as he prepares to meet the king.
(d) He mixes chemicals together to put a spell on Joseph and his family.

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

4. Why is Jan Kanty well respected in Krakow?
(a) He is a scholar-priest who is dedicated to learning, helpful to the peasants, and a hater of cruelty toward man.
(b) He is a member of the royalty, a highly educated man, and a friend of the alchemist.
(c) He recently defeated a band of Tartars who had attacked the city.
(d) He completes acts of sorcery on a daily basis.

5. What does Kreutz say some people believe about the Philosopher's Stone?
(a) He says some people believe that it can make a man intelligent.
(b) He says some people believe that it can transform all things to gold.
(c) He says some people believe that it has great healing powers.
(d) He says some people believe that it can give answers to the meaning of life.