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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. Where has Corbel gone for the summer?

2. What does Birle decide to reveal to Joaquim upon his questioning?

3. What does Corbel suggest doing with Birle?

4. What does Joaquim tell Birle will happen eventually in the city because of Corbel's marriage?

5. Why are there two hands nailed to a board?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Describe the relationship between Joaquim and Birle in Chapter 19.

8. Describe Nan and Birle's meeting.

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

10. What does Birle understand about Nan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

From start to finish, Birle has a very independent nature. As the heroine of the novel, is her independence refreshing? Is it appropriate for the time period the novel is set in? How is she independent and what does her independence say about her character? How has this trait helped her or impeded her? How did she develop her independence and has it driven her to make the write or wrong choices? Give several examples from the novel to support your claims.

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

We meet Gladaegal as we near the end of the novel. Compare and contrast Gladaegal and Orien. How is their relationship with one another? Who might make a better Earl, and why?

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