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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Joaquim's wife?
(a) She drowned.
(b) He never had a wife.
(c) She died from a summer fever.
(d) She was murdered.

2. What happens at the end of Chapter 19?
(a) Orien dies.
(b) The army of men have found them.
(c) A figure jumps out and threatens to kill Birle.
(d) Corbel finds them and threatens to kill them.

3. What happens to Birle when the boat is thrown against the waves?
(a) She sees the Lord is drowning and saves him.
(b) She grabs onto a rock and holds on to keep from drowning.
(c) She almost drowns but the Lord saves her.
(d) She drowns.

4. What does Orien do to entertain Birle and pass the time while they are stranded on the rock?
(a) Dance.
(b) Sing.
(c) Tell a story.
(d) Draw pictures in the sand.

5. Why do Birle and the Lord decide to both row?
(a) To stay warm.
(b) For exercise.
(c) Because the Lord is tired of rowing alone.
(d) Because Birle is tired of rowing alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Birle decide to reveal to Joaquim upon his questioning?

2. How does Orien move about during the escape from the city after Joaquim goes his own way?

3. What blocks the path of Birle, Yul, and Orien as they are escaping the city?

4. Why does Corbel get angry with Birle?

5. What does the Lord finally reveal to Birle as they are talking during the period of being stranded?

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