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On Fortune's Wheel Quiz

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On Fortune's Wheel Quiz

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1)

What does Birle end up doing as she and the Lord are hiding under their cloaks on the boat? (from Chapter 6)

Recite poetry.
Hum to herself.
Sing softly.
Fall asleep.
2)

What can Nan tell about Birle without her saying anything? (from Chapter 24)

That Birle broke her own heart.
That Birle is pregnant.
That Birle is married.
That Birle is in love.
3)

Why does Orien apologize to Birle? (from Chapter 8)

He feels bad for leading her to this misfortune.
He didn't listen to her about the rowing and they could have prevented the boat crash.
He snapped at her in aggravation earlier and feels bad about it.
He forgot to thank her for saving his life.
4)

What does the Lord think is the truth about his father's death? (from Chapter 7)

He died from old age.
He was poisoned.
He died from a fever.
He was murdered.
5)

Who does Orien wave his arms towards from his location on the rock? (from Chapter 9)

No one. He was stretching but Birle thought he was waving.
Hallucinations.
A boat he sees in the distance.
Birle.
6)

What relation do Joaquim and Corbel have? (from Chapter 12)

They are friends.
They are brothers.
They are father and son.
They are servant and master.
7)

Who is the first person of Birle's family to spot her after her return home? (from Chapter 24)

Da.
Reid.
Moll.
Nan.
8)

The word about what skill of Birle's has spread? (from Chapter 25)

Her writing.
Her reading.
Her healing.
Her fishing.
9)

Who else does the older man buy? (from Chapter 11)

The boy.
Orien.
Corbel.
Yul.
10)

What item has Orien lost, which was proof of his true identity? (from Chapter 8)

The map with his father's name.
The royal seal.
The signet ring.
The family crest of arms.
11)

Who is inside the bundle of dirty clothes that Yul leans against the wall? (from Chapter 18)

The boy.
The Little Mistress.
Joaquim.
Orien.
12)

What does Joaquim give Birle? (from Chapter 13)

His wife's old clothing.
Freedom.
Money.
A chance to see Orien.
13)

What happened to the one woman that Orien loved? (from Chapter 9)

His brother married her instead.
His father, the Earl, married her instead.
His father stole her away and left the country.
She died before they could wed.
14)

What changes in Orien and Birle's relationship in Chapter 21? (from Chapter 21)

They are now man and woman.
Birle no longer loves Orien, but he is now the one who loves her.
Orien adopts Birle as his sister.
They are now best friends.
15)

What does the Lord finally reveal to Birle as they are talking during the period of being stranded? (from Chapter 7)

That he is Orien, the Earl's brother.
That he is Orien, the new Earl.
That he is Orien, the second in line to be Earl.
That he is Orien, the next in line to be Earl.
16)

What does Birle suggest Orien do? (from Chapter 17)

Run away to the Philosopher's house.
Send a letter to his grandfather.
Stay where he is and she will get him out.
Run away to the Kingdom.
17)

Why does Orien present Birle with two silver fish? (from Chapter 21)

To profess his love.
To show his loyalty.
To eat for dinner.
To show is gratitude.
18)

What does Joaquim teach Yul how to do? (from Chapter 15)

Fish.
Read.
Speak.
Write.
19)

What does the Earl reveal to Birle in Chapter 23? (from Chapter 23)

That he does not like her.
That he knew her grandparents.
That he knows who she really is.
That he does not think she and Orien suit one another.
20)

At the beginning of Chapter 25, what does Birle plan to do next spring or fall? (from Chapter 25)

Return to the castle and find Orien.
Go to the city and find Yul.
Get married to Muir.
Return to live with Da and Nan in the Inn.
21)

Hearing what name causes everyone's attitude to change in the city that Birle and Orien are taken to? (from Chapter 11)

Yul.
Torson.
Ker.
Corbel.
22)

What does Joaquim tell Birle will happen eventually in the city because of Corbel's marriage? (from Chapter 16)

A war.
A wedding.
A birth.
A civil battle.
23)

What keeps Birle on the move while working as a slave? (from Chapter 13)

Beatings.
Money.
Fear.
Love.
24)

How long has it been since the beginning of the novel at the point where Birle and Orien finally are reunited during their time in slavery? (from Chapter 17)

Six months.
Two years.
A year.
A few weeks.
25)

What happens to Birle when the boat is thrown against the waves? (from Chapter 7)

She almost drowns but the Lord saves her.
She sees the Lord is drowning and saves him.
She drowns.
She grabs onto a rock and holds on to keep from drowning.
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