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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. When Birle tells Joaquim of the Kingdom, what does he think of it?

2. Where does Birle think she and Orien will be the safest as Orien heals?

3. What keeps Birle on the move while working as a slave?

4. What does Joaquim announce to Birle near the end of Chapter 18?

5. Who is revealed to have murdered Orien's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. What sort of reputation has Birle earned in Chapter 17 amongst the people of the city while being a slave?

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 had the chance to live an easy life with no work as a Lady. In the beginning, she had wanted the escape from her Inn duties but it seems that at the end, she has changed her mind. What has brought this change about? Why does she refuse the life of a Lady and go back to one where she must do all the work herself? What are her reasons for leaving Orien and not telling him? Is she right to do so? How is she finally taking control of her Fortune's Wheel with this decision?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

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.

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