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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why are there two hands nailed to a board?
(a) Because two men stole money.
(b) Because two men died defending Corbel.
(c) Because two men cheated Corbel.
(d) Because two slaves tried to escape.

3. During what season are Birle and Orien currently traveling in Chapter 21?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Summer.
(d) Spring.

4. Why is the Earl (Orien's grandfather) initially impatient with Birle?
(a) Because she is low-born.
(b) Because she does not understand what it means to be a Lady.
(c) Because she has a village accent.
(d) Because she does not speak to him.

5. When Birle tells Joaquim of the Kingdom, what does he think of it?
(a) He thinks of it as a non-existant kingdom.
(b) He thinks of it as a magical kingdom.
(c) He thinks of it as a war-zone kingdom.
(d) He thinks of it as a famine-filled kingdom.

6. What does the Earl reveal to Birle in Chapter 23?
(a) That he knows who she really is.
(b) That he does not think she and Orien suit one another.
(c) That he knew her grandparents.
(d) That he does not like her.

7. What is revealed about Corbel's wife, Celinde?
(a) She is with child.
(b) She is a rich old woman.
(c) She is a grand lady.
(d) She is a child.

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

9. What happened to Joaquim's wife?
(a) She was murdered.
(b) She died from a summer fever.
(c) He never had a wife.
(d) She drowned.

10. What does Damall do for Birle, Yul and Orien after meeting them?
(a) He has them caged.
(b) He has their chains and collars removed.
(c) He has them returned to Corbel.
(d) He has them taken to the mines.

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

12. What does Joaquim give Birle?
(a) Money.
(b) Freedom.
(c) A chance to see Orien.
(d) His wife's old clothing.

13. What does Birle decide to reveal to Joaquim upon his questioning?
(a) Her love for Orien.
(b) Her ability to read.
(c) The fact that she can catch fish easily.
(d) The story of her journey so far.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Joaquim save Birle from being taken by Corbel?

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

3. What does Birle discover has happened to Orien when she reaches his place?

4. If someone asked Birle who she was, what would she be most likely to answer in Chapter 22?

5. How does Orien's brother greet him?

(see the answer keys)

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