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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three and Chapter Four.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Britta manage to get out of working at the quarry?
(a) She wants to work at the quarry.
(b) She bribes the administrator.
(c) She smashed her finger.
(d) She acted deaf.

2. Who embarrasses Miri?
(a) Marda.
(b) Peder.
(c) Her pa.
(d) One of the soldiers.

3. For what is Marda too old?
(a) To apprentice to the local weaver.
(b) To be considered for the prince's bride.
(c) To apprentice to the local potter.
(d) To be screaming in excitement.

4. For what will the girls be punished at the academy?
(a) Not walking with correct posture.
(b) Speaking out of turn.
(c) Eating too many sweets.
(d) Laughing.

5. Where is the academy?
(a) In the lowlands.
(b) Near the Dark Forest.
(c) On the top of Mount Eskel.
(d) In the stone minister's house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miri remember from long ago?

2. What is the village's only natural resource?

3. Who are the girls told not to bother at the academy?

4. How old is Miri when her mother dies?

5. Why do the girls blame Miri that they cannot go home?

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