View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Lord finally reveal to Birle as they are talking during the period of being stranded?
(a) That he is Orien, the Earl's brother.
(b) That he is Orien, the new Earl.
(c) That he is Orien, the second in line to be Earl.
(d) That he is Orien, the next in line to be Earl.

2. What happened to Joaquim's wife?
(a) She was murdered.
(b) He never had a wife.
(c) She died from a summer fever.
(d) She drowned.

3. What does Birle decide to reveal to Joaquim upon his questioning?
(a) The fact that she can catch fish easily.
(b) Her love for Orien.
(c) Her ability to read.
(d) The story of her journey so far.

4. What happens to Birle when the boat is thrown against the waves?
(a) She drowns.
(b) She sees the Lord is drowning and saves him.
(c) She almost drowns but the Lord saves her.
(d) She grabs onto a rock and holds on to keep from drowning.

5. What does Orien do to entertain Birle and pass the time while they are stranded on the rock?
(a) Draw pictures in the sand.
(b) Tell a story.
(c) Sing.
(d) Dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Joaquim give Birle?

2. Why does Corbel get angry with Birle?

3. What blocks the path of Birle, Yul, and Orien as they are escaping the city?

4. How does Orien move about during the escape from the city after Joaquim goes his own way?

5. What does the Lord think is the truth about his father's death?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 300 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample