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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. Who does Joaquim say has fled the city after Corbel's marriage?
2. Why does Joaquim save Birle from being taken by Corbel?
3. It is soon known by the people of the city that Birle is what?
4. What does Birle realize after seeing Orien disappear after he sees her?
5. How long has it been since the beginning of the novel at the point where Birle and Orien finally are reunited during their time in slavery?
Short Essay Questions
1. What does Joaquim say to convince Corbel to let Birle continue staying with him, and why does he do it?
2. Describe Damall's character and who he is.
3. Who is Lady Fortune and what does Joaquim say about her?
4. Why does Birle reveal to Joaquim that she can read?
5. What is decided upon in Chapter 20 of how they will be set free?
6. Describe the relationship between Joaquim and Birle in Chapter 19.
7. Birle sees a hand nailed to a board holding a gold coin and she finds out that there is another hand on the other side as well as the heads that go with the hands elsewhere at the marketplace. What do these represent and who are they?
8. How is Birle's life now in Chapter 15, living with Joaquim?
9. How do the Lord's sentences seem on Hearing Day?
10. How does Joaquim use Birle's education in reading and writing, and what does this mean for her?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
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 2
Birle and Orien are two very different people. Compare and contrast not only their lifestyles but also their characters. How these two different people manage to get along? Use specific examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
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.
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