2. What verdict does the Council of Guardians render about Kira's case?
(a) Vandara is to be sent to the Field of Leaving.
(b) Kira is to be sent to the next village.
(c) Kira is to stay in the Council Edifice and the Guardians will take her property.
(d) Kira is to stay in the Council Edifice and Vandara is given Kira's land.

3. How is Vandara dressed as she presents herself before the Council of Guardians?
(a) She is wearing an elaborately embroidered gown.
(b) She is wearing a brightly colored smock.
(c) She is dressed in white linen.
(d) She is dirty and barefoot.

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

5. What is the woman in the garden doing in Chapter 2?
(a) Digging potatoes.
(b) Stealing carrots.
(c) Stealing flowers.
(d) Hoeing weeds.

6. Who does Kira confide in about her experience on the way to Annabella's house?
(a) Jamison.
(b) Matt.
(c) No one.
(d) Thomas.

7. What does Matt cover his body with in Chapter 10?
(a) Blueberries.
(b) Dye.
(c) Swamp grass.
(d) Mud.

8. Why is Kira not required to defend herself before the Council of Guardians?
(a) She is too young.
(b) She is an orphan.
(c) She is the defendant.
(d) She is a woman.

9. According to local law, who may be appointed to defend Kira?
(a) Any male villager over the age of 18.
(b) A family member.
(c) A friend.
(d) A council member.

10. In Chapter 4, what service does Jamison provide Kira?
(a) He advises her defender.
(b) He serves as her defender.
(c) He provides her with lodging.
(d) He gives her water.

11. What does Matt fear Kira might be while living in the Edifice?
(a) A prisoner.
(b) A servant.
(c) A mistress.
(d) Tortured.

12. By law, what punishment does Kira's society give for murder?
(a) Imprisionment for life.
(b) Death of the murderer.
(c) None.
(d) 40 lashes with a whip.

13. What does Annabella give Kira as a parting gift?
(a) Blue flowers.
(b) A blue handkerchief.
(c) A plant.
(d) Colored threads.

14. In the beginning of Chapter 1, why is Kira in the Field of Leaving?
(a) She is waiting for her father's spirit to leave its body.
(b) She is waiting for her mother's spirit to leave its body.
(c) She is searching for her mother's body.
(d) She is searching for her father's body.

15. 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.