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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What alerts the mysterious figure to Birle's presence?
(a) She calls out to the figure.
(b) She trips and lets out a yelp.
(c) She falls into the river making a splash.
(d) She steps on wooden planks which make noise.

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

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

4. What types of people has Birle heard tales about since childhood, which might speculate as to who this mysterious figure might be?
(a) Runaway servants and murderers.
(b) Robbers and murderers.
(c) Robbers and runaway servants.
(d) Runaway slaves and their masters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Birle finally reveal to the Lord?

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

3. On the first evening, what does Birle attempt to request of the Lord?

4. How does Birle feel at the thought of marrying Muir?

5. What does the dog do to the Lord?

(see the answer key)

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