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1 . Of the three children, who is best at improvising? A. Rowan B. Xanthe C. Xavier D. They are all the same

2. Why did Madame Vontighem give the kids a sympathetic smile? A. She was sorry that she only had two rooms B. She was sorry that the rooms would be noisy. C. She was sorry that their bags were stolen. D. She was sorry that she didn't have a room large enough for all the kids

3. Why did the kids eat in silence? A. They were trying to be secretive B. They were thinking of where to find Nina C. They were too hungry to talk D. They were upset at each other and had nothing to say

4. Why is Rowan opposed to going to the Palais-Royal? A. He wants to search for Nina B. He is scared of the people C. He wants to eat dessert first D. He is too tired and wants to go to sleep

5. "The young man staring back at him was **gallant** and sophisticated." What is a synonym for **gallant**? A. cowardly B. heroic C. discourteous D. fearful

6. Why did the waiter bow deeply to Philippe Duc d' Orleans? A. He was showing respect B. He was showing disdain C. He was asking for forgiveness D. He was being polite

7. What important piece of information did the pamphlet provide? A. Bastille Day is coming B. The Queen is a horrible person C. A Mozart play is being performed in Versailles D. The tenor Figaro is performing in Versailles

8. "Political Pamphlet" is an example of A. Hyperbole B. Alliteration C. Idiom D. Personification

9. "Mozart is like a god to her" is an example of A. Simile B. Hyperbole C. Personification D. Metaphor

10. Why do the kids only have two days to find Nina? A. The alleviators will not work anymore B. The French will realize they don't belong and will imprison them C. The French Revolution will be in full swing D. Bastille Day will cause much violence

Open-Ended: 1. The title of the chapter you just read is "The Marquis d' Orange." Create an title that would be appropriate for this chapter and explain why using at least two details.

2. The author says that the "Bastille is more than a prison." Use two examples from the text to support the author's statement.