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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Three: Chapters 1-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had kept Einar's father from flinging his infant body into the fire on the day of Einar's birth?
(a) Bryn.
(b) Old Benedikt.
(c) Tall Andras.
(d) Alys.

2. What word do Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira use during their pretend tea party that is wholly unfamiliar to Claire?
(a) Mama.
(b) Fun.
(c) Love.
(d) Queen.

3. What reason does Einar give Claire when he tells her not to wear her gloves unless she is using the rope?
(a) He says the gloves will slip off if she is not using the rope.
(b) He says she needs to feel with her fingers.
(c) He says the gloves will make her hands too hot.
(d) He says the gloves are thin and will wear away by the end of the climb.

4. Until what age had Einar been raised by someone other than his father?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Six.

5. What item does Alys remove from the bottom of her trunk so that Claire may smell its scent?
(a) A bouquet of chrysanthemums.
(b) A bouquet of sunflowers.
(c) A bouquet of dandelions.
(d) A bouquet of beach roses.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alys feed Claire upon Claire's arrival in the village?

2. What type of animal inspires the greatest fear in Claire once she arrives in the village?

3. What skill does Claire tell the boat worker that the members of her community are required to learn at the age of five?

4. What special power does Gabe possess, which he calls veering?

5. The boat worker tells Claire that the boat on which they travel is special due to what quality?

(see the answer key)

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