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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 learn about the Lord's character in Chapter 3?
(a) He is a slow man who knows nothing.
(b) He is a dull man who wants to become more learned of the world.
(c) He is a quick man who can invent a lie and story.
(d) He is a resourceful man who understands how to read the signs of nature.

2. What is the first "treasure" that Birle's grandparents showed her?
(a) An antique piece of jewelry from the royal family.
(b) A sack full of gold.
(c) A map of the kingdom.
(d) A painting of Birle's mother.

3. 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 agrees to let him keep the boat.
(d) She steps on the map as he is laying it on the ground.

4. How does Birle distract the Lord when he says he will take her back to the village?
(a) She offers him the map from her grandparents.
(b) She offers to spear a fish.
(c) She offers to help him steal the boat.
(d) She offers him a meal at the Inn.

5. What is Da's reason for protesting against Birle's engagement to Muir?
(a) Birle is too young.
(b) Muir is too young.
(c) Birle and Muir's social statuses do not match.
(d) Muir is too low-born for Birle.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who tells Birle, "There might be people living up there, in the stars, think you"?

2. What do the people of the village and the Inn fear?

3. What does Orien do to entertain Birle and pass the time while they are stranded on the rock?

4. What does Birle carry for the Lord as they begin their journey?

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

(see the answer key)

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