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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 Orien apologize to Birle?
(a) He feels bad for leading her to this misfortune.
(b) He snapped at her in aggravation earlier and feels bad about it.
(c) He forgot to thank her for saving his life.
(d) He didn't listen to her about the rowing and they could have prevented the boat crash.

2. What does Birle promise the Lord?
(a) To hide if danger arises.
(b) To never fall in love with him.
(c) To leave when he tells her to.
(d) To obey all his commands.

3. The man's speech makes Birle think that the thief is possibly a what?
(a) A city man.
(b) A city street rat.
(c) A farmer.
(d) A nobleman's heir.

4. What allows Birle to feel that the thief is no threat to her?
(a) The strange man's weak stature.
(b) The fact that the man is asleep while she is awake.
(c) Her father's advice.
(d) Her blood.

5. What mistake does Birle make when the Lord pulls out his map?
(a) She almost lets him know that she can read.
(b) She agrees to let him keep the boat.
(c) She steps on the map as he is laying it on the ground.
(d) She accidentally burns a corner of the map while making a fire.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Birle end up doing as she and the Lord are hiding under their cloaks on the boat?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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