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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Orien apologize to Birle?
(a) He didn't listen to her about the rowing and they could have prevented the boat crash.
(b) He snapped at her in aggravation earlier and feels bad about it.
(c) He feels bad for leading her to this misfortune.
(d) He forgot to thank her for saving his life.

3. What is the law for second marriages for Lords?
(a) It is allowed with some restrictions.
(b) It is allowed once the first wife has been dead five years.
(c) It is allowed and even a third and fourth time.
(d) It is not allowed.

4. Where do Birle and the Lord run to after they have been chased by a dog?
(a) Back to the boat.
(b) Deeper into the forest.
(c) Towards the village.
(d) They jump in the water.

5. What is Joaquim's occupation?
(a) Lord.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Fisherman.

6. What is put on Birle and Yul to identify them as belonging to Corbel?
(a) Tattoos.
(b) Anklets.
(c) Collars.
(d) Shackles.

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

8. Thinking about what makes Birle NOT want to return to the Inn?
(a) Her parents.
(b) Muir.
(c) Morning chores.
(d) Her wedding.

9. What does Orien tell Birle without her even asking?
(a) That he hates his father for dying.
(b) That he has never married, nor does he have children.
(c) That he never married but has one child.
(d) That he is married but has no children.

10. When the Lord begins talking about unjust Lords, what does Birle begin to suspect?
(a) That the Lord might be the Earl himself.
(b) That the Lord might not really be a Lord but a Lord's servant.
(c) That the Lord might be the Earl's son.
(d) That the Lord might have committed treason against another.

11. To whom is Orien sold?
(a) The middling man.
(b) The older man.
(c) The mines.
(d) Two craftsmen.

12. How does Orien say he feels towards his father for his actions?
(a) Pure blame and hatred.
(b) Understanding and no hatred.
(c) Pure blame yet no hatred.
(d) Understanding yet hatred.

13. Who is Birle's master?
(a) Corbel.
(b) Yul.
(c) Ker.
(d) Joaquim.

14. When Birle finally awakens on the ship after being rescued from the rock, what does she discover?
(a) Her entire body is chained.
(b) Her feet are chained.
(c) She is still on the rock and the rescue was a dream.
(d) She is in the captain's cabin.

15. How does Birle distract the Lord when he says he will take her back to the village?
(a) She offers him the map from her grandparents.
(b) She offers him a meal at the Inn.
(c) She offers to spear a fish.
(d) She offers to help him steal the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Birle discover that the Lord is?

2. Soon after they begin walking, what do Birle and the Lord find?

3. What does the Lord confess to Birle once they are safe from the dog and men?

4. Who chases Birle and the Lord?

5. What types of people has Birle heard tales about since childhood, which might speculate as to who this mysterious figure might be?

(see the answer keys)

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