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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Orien do to entertain Birle and pass the time while they are stranded on the rock?
(a) Dance.
(b) Tell a story.
(c) Draw pictures in the sand.
(d) Sing.

2. Near the end of Chapter 2, what are Birle's feelings towards her intended?
(a) She just wants to leave the Inn.
(b) She cannot wait to wed him.
(c) She does not care either way.
(d) She has no desire to wed him.

3. Thinking about what makes Birle NOT want to return to the Inn?
(a) Her wedding.
(b) Morning chores.
(c) Her parents.
(d) Muir.

4. What is Joaquim's occupation?
(a) Farmer.
(b) Lord.
(c) Philosopher.
(d) Fisherman.

5. When Birle finally awakens on the ship after being rescued from the rock, what does she discover?
(a) Her feet are chained.
(b) Her entire body is chained.
(c) She is still on the rock and the rescue was a dream.
(d) She is in the captain's cabin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Birle's mother?

2. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?

3. Who else does the older man buy?

4. What does the dog do to the Lord?

5. What is the first "treasure" that Birle's grandparents showed her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What information do we finally learn about the Lord in Chapter 7? Why did he not reveal his identity sooner?

2. Describe Corbel's initial appearance and his character.

3. Near the end of Chapter 5, the Lord is very sorrowful and then complains about having to sleep in a boat. Briefly describe just what he says and what his words tell us about his character.

4. In the beginning of her travels down the river with the Lord, Birle notes differences between him and men that she knows. What are they?

5. What new information do we find out about Birle's family and life in Chapter 7?

6. How could the initial encounter between Birle and the thief be described?

7. What tactics does Birle use in attempts to draw out her time spent with the Lord?

8. In the beginning of Chapter 2, the mysterious man is asleep while Birle lies awake, yet she is unafraid. What makes her not fear this man?

9. Why does Orien pretend to be like Ker and Torson when the brothers begin to look at Birle as a woman?

10. What do the Lord and Birle discuss about second marriages and second wives?

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