Why's?
Puzzles and Codes
Alchemy
Characters
What's?
100

Why did Master Benedict poison himself?

To keep the recipe for archangel's fire a secret from Wat

100

Who gave Christopher the puzzle cube?

Master Blackthorn

100

How did Christopher unlock the puzzle cube?

He poured mercury in the hole 

100

She is the youngest sister of Tom Bailey?

Molly Bailey 

100

100 points for each correct symbol 

Minus 100 points for every incorrect symbol 

What are the 6 planetary symbols Christopher learns about? 

Earth, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and Saturn

200

Why did Master Benedict hit Christopher, when he never had before?

To make it seem like he didn't like Christopher so the cult would think he didn't know anything

200

How does Christopher reveal the hidden code on the ledger paper?

He uses a candle to heat the paper and reveal a secret message written in lemon juice

200

What does Master Benedict use to poison himself?

Madapple

200

He sells books and is part of the Cult of the Archangel

Isaac the bookseller 

200

What day does Christopher share his birthday with?

Oak Apple Day

300

Why did Christopher make archangel's fire again after the first one exploded?

To set a trap for the cult 

300

After getting silver from the cube, what do Christopher and Tome trade it for?

12 pennies

300

What did Christopher use to escape Oswyn's office?

He used oil of vitriol on the lock

300

He was the old apprentice of Master Blackthorn 

Hugh Coggeshall

300

What did Christopher take from the apothecary after Benedict was murdered?

Page from ledger, puzzle cube and sash

400

Why did Master Blackthorn choose Christopher?

He did exceptionally well on his tests 

400

What letters are not in the Latin alphabet?

U, J, and W

400

What was the first lesson Master Benedict taught Christopher?

That recipes were only tools 

400

He is the kings warden who is very brave but at times, but can be narrow sighted

Lord Ashcombe

400

What does Oswyn claim he wants the archangel's fire for?

He says he wants to make the world a better place

500

Why did Christopher lie about his name to Isaac?

He was afraid of Isaac turning him in if he knew

500

What does 'nemini dixeris' mean?

Tell no one

500

What does Master Benedict realize he can use to stabilize the archangel's fire and make it usable?

Sawdust 

500

He is believed to have died in a fire but his father still believes he is alive

James Parrett

500

What did Christopher attempt to make that didn't work properly, and accidentally hit Tom instead, resulting in them becoming friends? 

A catapult