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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the true treasure that Birle's grandparents give her?
(a) A map leading to the Lord's hidden treasure.
(b) A heavy dowry.
(c) Reading and writing.
(d) A large inheritance.

2. When does Birle find out that she will be freed?
(a) In seven year's time.
(b) Never.
(c) In six year's time.
(d) In six month's time.

3. Who is the man in the crimson cloak?
(a) Ker.
(b) Corbel.
(c) Joaquim.
(d) Torson.

4. Where do Birle and the Lord run to after they have been chased by a dog?
(a) Towards the village.
(b) Deeper into the forest.
(c) They jump in the water.
(d) Back to the boat.

5. What is the only name by which Birle says she knows of her mother's father?
(a) Jack.
(b) Jacksonroo.
(c) Jacko.
(d) Jackaroo.

6. How old does Birle discover that the Lord is?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Nineteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Seventeen.

7. What does Yul do when Ker tries to fondle Birle?
(a) Kicks him.
(b) Strangles him.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Rams into him.

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

9. Who tells Birle, "There might be people living up there, in the stars, think you"?
(a) The man.
(b) Nan.
(c) Granda.
(d) Da.

10. What happens to Birle when she realizes she has been spotted by the thief?
(a) She tackles the thief.
(b) She lets out a cry to sound the alarm of the theft.
(c) She tries to get the boat and falls into the water.
(d) She pulls the boat towards her and away from the thief.

11. What does Birle NOT think about as she and the Lord travel down the river?
(a) Her Da, brothers, and Nan.
(b) Her grandparents.
(c) The end of the journey and the parting.
(d) The life of an Innkeeper's daughter.

12. What does Birle end up doing as she and the Lord are hiding under their cloaks on the boat?
(a) Sing softly.
(b) Recite poetry.
(c) Fall asleep.
(d) Hum to herself.

13. About whom do Birle and Orien tell stories, all with different plots?
(a) Jackaroo.
(b) The Earl.
(c) The King.
(d) King Midas.

14. Soon after they begin walking, what do Birle and the Lord find?
(a) A band of gypsies.
(b) The king's army.
(c) Birle's Da and brothers.
(d) A group of men cooking food.

15. When Birle begins to fear for their lives, what does the Lord promise to do?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Kill her before she is kidnapped by men.
(c) Keep her safe.
(d) Return her to her home safely.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Birle know that the mysterious figure is not a robber?

2. Where do Birle and the Lord decide to spend the rest of the night in Chapter 5?

3. What is discovered about Birle's engagement to Muir?

4. What is the law for second marriages for commoners?

5. What types of people has Birle heard tales about since childhood, which might speculate as to who this mysterious figure might be?

(see the answer keys)

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