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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Birle suggest so that she does not have to part from the Lord?
(a) She says she will travel with him as his sister.
(b) She says she will travel with him as his brother.
(c) She says she will travel with him as his wife.
(d) She says she will travel with him as a servant.

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

3. What is the law for second marriages for Lords?
(a) It is allowed once the first wife has been dead five years.
(b) It is allowed and even a third and fourth time.
(c) It is allowed with some restrictions.
(d) It is not allowed.

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

5. How does the Lord say that men of his stature bathe in the winter?
(a) By sitting in tubs.
(b) By standing in wine barrels.
(c) By sitting in metal tins.
(d) By standing in wooden crates.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first thing our main character is said to have seen in the very beginning of the novel?

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

4. The man's speech makes Birle think that the thief is possibly a what?

5. What aspect of human nature is exemplified by Birle in this first chapter?

(see the answer key)

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