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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Once Orien is well, what happens to him at night?

2. What changes in Orien and Birle's relationship in Chapter 21?

3. What does Birle name her daughter?

4. What does Birle tell Yul to do if he is mistreated?

5. What saves Birle from Corbel's fate?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Damall's character and who he is.

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

3. How does Joaquim use Birle's education in reading and writing, and what does this mean for her?

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

5. What is Birle grateful for having known?

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

7. How does Corbel see Birle differently now in Chapter 16?

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

9. What is decided upon in Chapter 20 of how they will be set free?

10. What changes occur in Orien and Birle's relationship in Chapter 21 after Birle and Orien have escaped slavery and Orien is now healed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Birle wants control of her own life and situations, but she continually feels that fortune has a hand in everything. Joaquim even says "There are some who say that the Lady Fortune has a wheel , and all men are fixed upon it. The wheel turns, the men rise or fall, with the turning of the wheel." What does Joaquim mean with this statement? Who is Lady Fortune and how does it relate to Birle's view of fortune? How does fortune take away Birle's control?

Essay Topic 2

Joaquim, Birle's master in the city, is an interesting character. Analyze and discuss his character. Be sure to mention the differences between him and his brother, his interests, his traits, and his loyalty for Birle and Yul. Use examples from the book to support your statements.

Essay Topic 3

Many times people take something that has been given to them or something that they have learned for granted. Often times these gifts are taken for granted because people cannot see their true worth. Sometimes one might understand the true value of a gift and sometimes, never. For Birle, the two "treasures" she ultimately finds very useful to have is the ability to read and write. How did she initially feel about being given this treasure by her grandparents and why did she feel this way? Along her journey, how did her views of being able to read and write change? In what instances was it helpful? How does she regard her treasures by the end? Be specific using examples.

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