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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who tells Birle, "There might be people living up there, in the stars, think you"?
(a) Nan.
(b) The man.
(c) Granda.
(d) Da.

3. Birle knows that the movement she sees at the beginning of the novel is not a man of the village because of what?
(a) Men of the village carry a light.
(b) Men of the village make no noise.
(c) Men of the village are shorter.
(d) Men of the village always walk in pairs.

4. What is the true treasure that Birle's grandparents give her?
(a) Reading and writing.
(b) A heavy dowry.
(c) A map leading to the Lord's hidden treasure.
(d) A large inheritance.

5. What story does Birle tell the Lord?
(a) The story about Da's childhood.
(b) The story of her growing up with brothers.
(c) The story of her grandparent's treasure.
(d) The story about her grandmother and mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What types of people has Birle heard tales about since childhood, which might speculate as to who this mysterious figure might be?

2. What mistake does Birle make when the Lord pulls out his map?

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

4. What about the strange man captures Birle once he awakens in the morning?

5. What is the law for second marriages for commoners?

(see the answer key)

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