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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Birle end up doing as she and the Lord are hiding under their cloaks on the boat?
(a) Hum to herself.
(b) Sing softly.
(c) Fall asleep.
(d) Recite poetry.

2. What does the Lord confess to Birle once they are safe from the dog and men?
(a) That he fainted temporarily when the dog jumped on him.
(b) That he has never killed a man.
(c) That he does not know how to wield a sword or knife as a weapon.
(d) That he is really terrified of dogs.

3. What does Birle finally reveal to the Lord?
(a) That she knows how to fight.
(b) That her mother was a princess.
(c) That she can read and write.
(d) That she hates the Earl.

4. What is discovered about Birle's engagement to Muir?
(a) Nan and Da forced her into it.
(b) Birle is the one who accepted the proposal on her own.
(c) Granda and Gran arranged it.
(d) Birle is vehemently against it.

5. What mistake does Birle make when the Lord pulls out his map?
(a) She almost lets him know that she can read.
(b) She accidentally burns a corner of the map while making a fire.
(c) She steps on the map as he is laying it on the ground.
(d) She agrees to let him keep the boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Birle and the Lord decide to both row?

2. What happens to Birle when the boat is thrown against the waves?

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

4. Where do Birle and the Lord decide to spend the rest of the night in Chapter 5?

5. How does Birle distract the Lord when he says he will take her back to the village?

(see the answer key)

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