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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the Lord begins talking about unjust Lords, what does Birle begin to suspect?
(a) That the Lord might have committed treason against another.
(b) That the Lord might be the Earl's son.
(c) That the Lord might not really be a Lord but a Lord's servant.
(d) That the Lord might be the Earl himself.

2. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?
(a) Phoenixes.
(b) Dragons.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Mermaids.

3. How does Birle know that the mysterious figure is not a robber?
(a) This person is moving with a pack and robbers are alone.
(b) This person is carrying a sack full of loot.
(c) This person is alone and robbers move in packs.
(d) This person is holding a glinting knife known to be carried by robbers of the Kingdom.

4. The fact that the man who has stolen the boat has no beard lets Birle realize that he holds what position in society?
(a) A farmer.
(b) A huntsman.
(c) A married man.
(d) A Lord.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Birle NOT think about as she and the Lord travel down the river?

2. What story does Birle tell the Lord?

3. What allows Birle to feel that the thief is no threat to her?

4. How does the Lord say that men of his stature bathe in the winter?

5. What does the Lord confess to Birle once they are safe from the dog and men?

(see the answer key)

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