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

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

3. When do Birle and Joaquim plan to leave the city?
(a) In two days.
(b) A day later.
(c) Within a few hours.
(d) That day.

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Birle realize after seeing Orien disappear after he sees her?

2. Where has Corbel gone for the summer?

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

4. What is Yul afraid of when he and Birle go to the marketplace?

5. As Birle leaves to go find Orien, who does she run into?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Birle understand about Nan?

2. Why does Birle reveal to Joaquim that she can read?

3. What is Birle grateful for having known?

4. What does Birle decide at the end of Chapter 19?

5. In Chapter 21, once Orien is well, what differences does he say is in Birle's character?

6. When Orien is injured and Birle rushes to the laboratory, what does she realize?

7. Describe Nan and Birle's meeting.

8. Describe the relationship that Birle develops with the Earl.

9. What changes once Orien is back in the Kingdom?

10. Describe Birle's work as a slave for Joaquim and what drives her to work so hard.

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