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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

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 marry him.
(d) She agrees to row for him so that he can rest.

2. What is another thing the Earl reveals to Birle in Chapter 23?
(a) He is the one who taught her grandparents to read and write.
(b) He saw her as a baby.
(c) He is her real grandfather.
(d) He does not think she and Orien suit one another.

3. What does Birle tell Yul to do if he is mistreated?
(a) Stomp on Damall.
(b) Crush Damall's head.
(c) Run away.
(d) Refuse to eat.

4. What is the law for second marriages for commoners?
(a) It is not allowed.
(b) It is allowed with some restrictions.
(c) It is allowed once the first wife has been dead five years.
(d) It is not allowed but Nan was an exception.

5. What were Nan and Da planning to do with Birle before her wedding to Muir?
(a) Force her to leave the country.
(b) Take her away to another village until Muir gave up.
(c) Tie her to the bed and tell Muir she had a spotted fever.
(d) Tie her to the bed and tell Muir she only had days to live.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Birle finally awakens on the ship after being rescued from the rock, what does she discover?

2. What saves Birle from Corbel's fate?

3. What does Orien do to mark their presence where he and Birle are stranded?

4. About whom do Birle and Orien tell stories, all with different plots?

5. What does the Lord call Birle every so often?

(see the answer key)

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