The Thief Lord - Chapter 18 Quiz

What interrupts the children's conversation in the Star-Palace?

Question Answer Choices A loud noise from outside the building. The sound of someone knocking on the door. A sudden power outage in their hideout. The bell at the secret entrance to their hideout.

Who visits the housekeeper most days at lunchtime?

Question Answer Choices The housekeeper's husband visits most days at lunchtime. A local shopkeeper visits most days at lunchtime. The housekeeper's brother visits most days at lunchtime. Signora Ida Spavento visits most days at lunchtime.

What unusual state is Scipio in when he arrives at the hideout?

Question Answer Choices He is dripping wet and wearing strange, fancy clothes. He is covered in mud and wearing torn, ragged clothes. He is soaking wet and wearing his usual street clothes. He is dry but covered in paint and wearing a clown costume.

What does Hornet say about the housekeeper's husband?

Question Answer Choices He looks friendly and harmless. He appears to be very old and frail. He seems very kind and gentle. He looks as if he eats children for breakfast.

What do Hornet, Mosca, and Riccio do for two days before planning the robbery?

Question Answer Choices They spend the past two days watching the house they are supposed to rob. They practice their burglary skills in an abandoned building. They follow Signora Ida Spavento around the city. They gather supplies and tools needed for the robbery.

What does Hornet suggest about the plan to rob Signora Ida Spavento's house?

Question Answer Choices She suggests they should wait for a better opportunity to rob the house. She thinks they should abandon the plan and find an easier target. She is confident that the plan will go smoothly without any issues. She points out all the weaknesses in their knowledge and ways the plan could go wrong.

Why is Hornet unsure about robbing Signora Ida Spavento's house?

Question Answer Choices She believes Signora Ida Spavento is too nice to rob. She doesn't think they will make any money from the robbery. She thinks a burglary is a much scarier crime. She is worried about getting lost inside the house.

What do the children know about Signora Ida Spavento's housekeeper?

Question Answer Choices She takes care of the garden and rarely goes inside. She normally spends the whole day in the house with her dogs. She leaves the house early in the morning and returns at night. She often has friends over for lunch.