Who am I?
I am a young boy who is very faithful to his master.
Fabrizio
"But until all men are wise, the wise must act for all men."
Who are the detectives in this story?
Mangus and Fabrizio
What is the greenish glow often seen in the niche?
The ghost
In which country does this story take place?
Italy (Kingdom of Pergamontio)
I am considered a foreigner in Pergamontio.
Queen Jovanna
"I'll be as ignorant as a worm and obedient as a donkey."
Fabrizio (14)
What are the detectives investigating?
Why was Mangus on trial?
Performing Magic
Who rules the country?
King Claudio
I study the stars and I am very superstitious.
King Claudio
"When the ghost did not return, I thought prayer was indeed the answer."
Princess Teresina (35)
What crime is committed in the story?
Murder (treason)
Where is this story set?
Castello (dark castle)
In what kind of building does most of this story take place?
Castello
I know the secret passageways in the Castello better than anyone else.
Lorenzo / Rinaldo
"Didn't I play the game exceedingly well?"
Princess Teresina (120)
Name some of the tricky things the Princess does in the story.
Has Fabrizio placed in the dungeon, pretends to faint, lies about the ghost, conspires with Fabrizio, the Queen, and the Prince, etc.
What are Prince Lorenzo's clothes covered in?
Chicken blood
Who is the bad guy in this story and what is the conflict he creates?
Count Scarazoni and He wants to take the throne.
I was forced to stay in a dungeon for 6 days.
Mangus
"I...I hurt my leg."
Rinaldo/Lorenzo (227)
What is the truth that Mangus finds?
The ghost is not real
Using a reflective plate that reflects a candle through a green window - creating a green glow that can be directed with a skilled hand.
Name one of the ways we can tell this is a historical fiction novel.
The way they speak, the clothes they wear, the royal family, the Castello, etc.