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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Matt question Kira about in Chapter 1?
(a) Her mother's death.
(b) Her property.
(c) The council's decision.
(d) The Field of Leaving.

2. What are Matt and his friends doing while Kira is on trial?
(a) Gathering saplings to make her a new cott.
(b) Cooking a meal for Kira.
(c) Planning Kira's escape.
(d) Praying that Kira will not be put in the Field of Leaving.

3. How does Kira calm her nerves during the trial?
(a) By mentally reciting plant names and uses.
(b) By stroking an embroidered scrap of cloth.
(c) By running her hands though her hair.
(d) By rubbing her hands.

4. How do the members of the council respond to Kira's ritual actions in Chapter 3?
(a) They scold her for her clumsiness.
(b) They frown.
(c) They nod their approval.
(d) They chuckle.

5. Why does Kira only eat half of her meal provided during the trial in Chapter 4?
(a) She shares some of her meal with Matt.
(b) She saves half of her meal for later.
(c) She is too nervous to eat.
(d) She has been accused of eating too much.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to village custom, what happens to a person's property once he or she dies from illness?

2. Why do Vandara and the other women think Kira is useless?

3. What did Kira show her mother just before she died?

4. Why is Kira not required to defend herself before the Council of Guardians?

5. What warning does Matt give Kira in Chapter 1?

(see the answer key)

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