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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Eleven and Chapter Twelve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pa say about linder?
(a) It's just stone.
(b) It's magical.
(c) It's in the peoples' bones.
(d) It's what keeps the village people healthy.

2. Why does Olana put Gerti in the closet?
(a) For whispering when Britta is speaking.
(b) For gossiping.
(c) For speaking out of turn.
(d) For eating too much at dinner.

3. With whom does Miri decide to try out her quarry-speech?
(a) Karta.
(b) Gerti.
(c) Britta.
(d) Olana.

4. Why do the girls blame Miri that they cannot go home?
(a) Because she speaks out against the rules and the girls are forbidden to go home.
(b) Because Miri is too friendly to Britta.
(c) Because her family is wealthier than the other villagers.
(d) Because Miri is so independent.

5. Who reminds Olanda about Miri?
(a) Gerti.
(b) Britta.
(c) No one.
(d) Bena.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Miri when her mother dies?

2. How long has Miri been friends with Peder Doterson?

3. What does Miri want to tell the village?

4. With whom does Miri bond?

5. Why does Miri plan to go to the Linder mines at the opening to the book?

(see the answer key)

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