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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crime has Vandara been accused of in the past?
(a) Poisoning her own child.
(b) Poisioning her husband.
(c) Stealing cloth from the weavers.
(d) Murdering her mother.

2. Where does Kira travel at mid-morning in Chapter 3?
(a) Through the woods to the next village.
(b) Matt's cott.
(c) The Council Edifice.
(d) The weaver's shed.

3. What object is Kira commanded by the Council of Guardians to mend?
(a) The singer's robe.
(b) The singer's stole.
(c) The singer's hat.
(d) The singer's cloak.

4. According to village custom, what happens to a person's property once he or she dies from illness?
(a) All property and possessions are divided among the villagers.
(b) The Council of Guardians collects one-tenth of the property.
(c) All property and possessions are burned.
(d) All property and possessions are divided among relatives.

5. What is brought to Kira's room on her first morning in the Edifice?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Bolts of brightly colored cloth.
(c) Pots of dye.
(d) Work tools.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will the weaver with the broken arm probably be sent?

2. What does Kira have in her new room that was not in her cott?

3. What do some of the villagers want to build on Kira's property?

4. What does Matt cover his body with in Chapter 10?

5. Who accompanies Kira to Annabella's house in Chapter 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. What accusations does Vandara bring against Kira before the Council of Guardians?

2. Describe Kira's living quarters in the Edifice.

3. How does Matt attempt to help Kira during the trial?

4. Describe Vandara.

5. Why does Jamison bring out the Singer's robe and question Kira about her embroidery skills?

6. Describe the confrontation between Vandara and Kira in Chapter 2.

7. What are Kira's options for defense during the trial?

8. How does Kira react to Matt's decision to join the hunt?

9. Describe Kira's scrap of cloth. Why does she keep it near her?

10. How does Kira react in Chapter 2to the destruction of her home?

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