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

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

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

4. What changes in Orien and Birle's relationship in Chapter 21?
(a) They are now best friends.
(b) Orien adopts Birle as his sister.
(c) Birle no longer loves Orien, but he is now the one who loves her.
(d) They are now man and woman.

5. Once Orien is well, what happens to him at night?
(a) He has insomnia.
(b) He has nightmares.
(c) He is attacked by a dog.
(d) His wounds hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens at the end of Chapter 19?

2. What does the Earl reveal to Birle in Chapter 23?

3. In front of what does Birle sit at the beginning of Chapter 24?

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

5. What does Joaquim give Birle?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Lord's sentences seem on Hearing Day?

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who is Lady Fortune and what does Joaquim say about her?

9. What does Birle understand about Nan?

10. What does Joaquim say to convince Corbel to let Birle continue staying with him, and why does he do it?

(see the answer keys)

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