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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened to Birle's mother?
(a) She left the family.
(b) She died from a fever.
(c) She died in childbirth.
(d) She died from the plague.

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

4. Who is Damall?
(a) Corbel's spy.
(b) The king's general.
(c) The head robber.
(d) The wild man.

5. The fact that the man who has stolen the boat has no beard lets Birle realize that he holds what position in society?
(a) A huntsman.
(b) A farmer.
(c) A Lord.
(d) A married man.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why are there two hands nailed to a board?

3. Who does Orien wave his arms towards from his location on the rock?

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

5. What does the Lord finally reveal to Birle as they are talking during the period of being stranded?

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