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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the thief decide to keep Birle on board the boat and listen to her?
(a) She says she will reward him for the return of the boat.
(b) She convinces him that she knows the area and without her, he will be lost.
(c) She agrees to row for him so that he can rest.
(d) She agrees to marry him.

2. How does Birle distract the Lord when he says he will take her back to the village?
(a) She offers to help him steal the boat.
(b) She offers to spear a fish.
(c) She offers him the map from her grandparents.
(d) She offers him a meal at the Inn.

3. What aspect of human nature is exemplified by Birle in this first chapter?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Independence.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Brute strength.

4. On the first evening, what does Birle attempt to request of the Lord?
(a) Permission to step aside and bathe.
(b) Permission to leave him and go back home.
(c) Permission to speak freely.
(d) Permission to catch a rabbit for a meal.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Orien say he feels towards his father for his actions?

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

3. Why does the Lord agree to take Birle with him on his journey?

4. What does the dog do to the Lord?

5. What does Birle carry for the Lord as they begin their journey?

(see the answer key)

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