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

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

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

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) A shadow.
(d) Nothing. She hears someone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Birle know that the mysterious figure is not a robber?

2. What is Birle's goal in regards to the thief and the boat?

3. Who is Lyss?

4. What does Birle offer the Lord as a gift?

5. The fact that the man who has stolen the boat has no beard lets Birle realize that he holds what position in society?

(see the answer key)

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