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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Birle NOT think about as she and the Lord travel down the river?
(a) The life of an Innkeeper's daughter.
(b) Her Da, brothers, and Nan.
(c) The end of the journey and the parting.
(d) Her grandparents.

2. How does Birle feel when she realizes she will never see the Lord again?
(a) Like she is being freed of the burden of capturing him and facing reprimand.
(b) Like a stone is crushing down on her.
(c) Like a stone has been lifted off of her.
(d) Like she will never experience such an adventure again.

3. What is the first "treasure" that Birle's grandparents showed her?
(a) An antique piece of jewelry from the royal family.
(b) A sack full of gold.
(c) A map of the kingdom.
(d) A painting of Birle's mother.

4. How does the Lord say that men of his stature bathe in the winter?
(a) By standing in wine barrels.
(b) By sitting in tubs.
(c) By standing in wooden crates.
(d) By sitting in metal tins.

5. What about the strange man captures Birle once he awakens in the morning?
(a) The wink he sends her.
(b) His bellflower blue eyes.
(c) His tousled dark hair.
(d) His straight nose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lyss?

2. What does the dog do to the Lord?

3. What does Birle carry for the Lord as they begin their journey?

4. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?

5. On the first evening, what does Birle attempt to request of the Lord?

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