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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Miri continue practicing reading?
(a) The bedchamber.
(b) In a tree she climbs.
(c) In a small cave she finds.
(d) The library.

2. What have priests determined about Mount Eskel?
(a) That it is in danger of a plague.
(b) It is the site of the first landing of their peoples.
(c) The prince's bride will come from there.
(d) It is in danger from a possible volcanic eruption.

3. What subject does Miri spend extra time studying?
(a) Hospitality.
(b) Poise.
(c) Diplomacy.
(d) Negotiation.

4. What is Miri determined to do concerning Enrik?
(a) Trade with him.
(b) Make him learn to read.
(c) Convince him to take her on his next journey.
(d) Convince him to hire her.

5. What is the village's only natural resource?
(a) Clay.
(b) Cobalt.
(c) Linder.
(d) Pine sap.

6. What is Doter good at doing?
(a) Throwing pots.
(b) Painting.
(c) Trading.
(d) Sewing.

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

8. What does Miri learn about one block of linder?
(a) It is the densest matter in the land.
(b) It has strong healing properties.
(c) It is worth one gold coin.
(d) It can only be carved by someone with quarry-speech abilities.

9. Why does the tutor expect Britta to lead the class?
(a) She is the oldest.
(b) She is the prettiest.
(c) She is a true Danlander.
(d) She is the most well educated.

10. What does Britta admit about her working in the quarry?
(a) She was afraid of being in the earth.
(b) She was afraid of the dark.
(c) She thought she was better than anyone else.
(d) She could not hear the quarry speech.

11. Why does Katar step in at the last minute?
(a) She feels sorry for Miri.
(b) Self interest.
(c) To impress one of the village boys who walked to the academy with the girls.
(d) She feels sorry for Olana.

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

13. What gift does Miri receive from Peder?
(a) A poem carved into a linder tablet.
(b) A bottle of linder dust.
(c) A hawk carved out of linder.
(d) A rose carved out of linder.

14. 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 so independent.
(c) Because Miri is too friendly to Britta.
(d) Because her family is wealthier than the other villagers.

15. What do the girls think is a fitting punishment?
(a) Helping the cook kitchen.
(b) Writing an extra assignment.
(c) Missing a meal.
(d) Standing at the back of the classroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what will the girls be punished at the academy?

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

3. Who is Olana Mansdaughter?

4. Who is the only one able to read out loud one day in the classroom?

5. How does Miri feel at the academy?

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