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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What allows Birle to feel that the thief is no threat to her?
(a) The fact that the man is asleep while she is awake.
(b) Her father's advice.
(c) Her blood.
(d) The strange man's weak stature.

2. Why does the thief decide to keep Birle on board the boat and listen to her?
(a) She convinces him that she knows the area and without her, he will be lost.
(b) She agrees to marry him.
(c) She says she will reward him for the return of the boat.
(d) She agrees to row for him so that he can rest.

3. Who tells Birle, "There might be people living up there, in the stars, think you"?
(a) Nan.
(b) The man.
(c) Granda.
(d) Da.

4. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?
(a) Dragons.
(b) Mermaids.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Phoenixes.

5. What is Da's reason for protesting against Birle's engagement to Muir?
(a) Birle and Muir's social statuses do not match.
(b) Birle is too young.
(c) Muir is too low-born for Birle.
(d) Muir is too young.

Short Answer Questions

1. Near the end of Chapter 2, what are Birle's feelings towards her intended?

2. What does the Lord call Birle every so often?

3. What is the true treasure that Birle's grandparents give her?

4. What does Birle learn about the Lord's character in Chapter 3?

5. How do the people of the village bathe in the winter, according to Birle?

(see the answer key)

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