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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?
(a) Mermaids.
(b) Dragons.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Phoenixes.

2. Near the end of Chapter 2, what are Birle's feelings towards her intended?
(a) She cannot wait to wed him.
(b) She just wants to leave the Inn.
(c) She does not care either way.
(d) She has no desire to wed him.

3. What is Birle's goal in regards to the thief and the boat?
(a) She wants to prevent the theft of the boat and capture the thief.
(b) She wants to prevent the theft of the boat and does not care for the thief himself.
(c) She wants to capture the thief and take him back to the village.
(d) She does not care and prefers to go back home.

4. What is the first thing our main character is said to have seen in the very beginning of the novel?
(a) A man.
(b) A boat.
(c) Nothing. She hears someone.
(d) A shadow.

5. What aspect of human nature is exemplified by Birle in this first chapter?
(a) Brute strength.
(b) Cowardice.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Birle watches the Lord shave, what understanding does she come to about this?

2. Thinking about what makes Birle NOT want to return to the Inn?

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

4. What is Birle's position in society?

5. Who is Lyss?

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