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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is discovered about Birle's engagement to Muir?
(a) Nan and Da forced her into it.
(b) Birle is vehemently against it.
(c) Granda and Gran arranged it.
(d) Birle is the one who accepted the proposal on her own.

2. What question from Birle turns the Lord reticent for two days?
(a) "Why did you run away, my Lord?"
(b) "Can a Lord marry again, under the law?"
(c) "Do you go south, then, to know if there are dragons?"
(d) "Do you never think that it is the man should bring a dowry to the woman?"

3. What does the Lord tell Birle about the life of a wife of a huntsman?
(a) They become drunks yet life a life of luxury.
(b) They live a life of luxury yet cheat on their husbands.
(c) They become fine ladies and are always happy.
(d) They become drunks and cheat on their husbands.

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

5. What does Birle suggest the Lord do so as to increase her time spent with him once they reach the island?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Eat and bathe.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Catch fish for her and cook it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What story does Birle tell the Lord?

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

4. What is Da's reason for protesting against Birle's engagement to Muir?

5. How does Birle feel when she realizes she will never see the Lord again?

(see the answer key)

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