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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joaquim tell Birle to hope for?
(a) Orien being re-sold elsewhere.
(b) Orien's quick death.
(c) Orien escaping the mines.
(d) Corbel purchasing Orien.

2. How does Damall suggest Birle leave?
(a) In broad daylight.
(b) At night while Yul is sleeping.
(c) On a boat down the river.
(d) By carrying Orien on her back.

3. What surprises Orien about Hearing Day?
(a) That it is so long.
(b) That it is not organized.
(c) That it is run by his grandfather.
(d) That it is so short.

4. What do the notices around the city state?
(a) A wanted poster for Orien.
(b) A warning to slaves not to escape.
(c) A reminder that Corbel is the ruler.
(d) A feast to celebrate the Prince's one year of rule.

5. Why does Joaquim save Birle from being taken by Corbel?
(a) She is useful to him.
(b) He is in love with her.
(c) To protect her.
(d) He cares for her like a daughter.

6. What does Birle convince Joaquim to do at the beginning of Chapter 19?
(a) Give her more money.
(b) Free all the slaves.
(c) Take the slaves with him.
(d) Not leave.

7. Who does Birle learn that the hands belong to?
(a) Ker and Torson.
(b) Orien and his master.
(c) The boy.
(d) Corbel's soldiers.

8. Where are Birle and Orien headed in Chapter 21?
(a) To the port city.
(b) To the Kingdom.
(c) To the rock.
(d) Far away.

9. What does Birle practice in the evenings with Joaquim?
(a) Reading.
(b) Writing.
(c) Sewing.
(d) Cooking.

10. Where does Birle think she and Orien will be the safest as Orien heals?
(a) By the shore.
(b) Back at the rocks.
(c) Deep into the forest.
(d) At the village they pass.

11. What does Corbel suggest doing with Birle?
(a) Selling her away.
(b) Making her his second wife.
(c) Having her marry Joaquim.
(d) Giving her as a gift to his wife.

12. What can Nan tell about Birle without her saying anything?
(a) That Birle is pregnant.
(b) That Birle broke her own heart.
(c) That Birle is in love.
(d) That Birle is married.

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

14. What does Birle warn Orien about when she is finally able to talk with him?
(a) The winter fever.
(b) The plague.
(c) The cruelty of Corbel.
(d) The coming war.

15. What does Birle realize about Nan's scolding?
(a) It is her way of getting things done.
(b) It is her way of getting her anger out.
(c) It is her way of showing care.
(d) It is her way of telling Birle she is incompetent.

Short Answer Questions

1. It is soon known by the people of the city that Birle is what?

2. What does Joaquim teach Yul how to do?

3. What does Damall do for Birle, Yul and Orien after meeting them?

4. If people in the Kingdom asked, what was Birle and Orien's cover story for Orien?

5. What happens at the end of Chapter 19?

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