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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joaquim give Birle?
(a) A chance to see Orien.
(b) Money.
(c) Freedom.
(d) His wife's old clothing.

2. What does Birle discover has happened to Orien when she reaches his place?
(a) He has already been taken to the mines.
(b) His master took him into the army with him.
(c) He is sick with fever.
(d) He has already runaway on his own.

3. How does Birle distract the Lord when he says he will take her back to the village?
(a) She offers him a meal at the Inn.
(b) She offers to spear a fish.
(c) She offers him the map from her grandparents.
(d) She offers to help him steal the boat.

4. What does Birle do to keep her mind distracted from Orien?
(a) Work.
(b) Read.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Write.

5. What is revealed about Corbel's wife, Celinde?
(a) She is a grand lady.
(b) She is a child.
(c) She is a rich old woman.
(d) She is with child.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since the beginning of the novel at the point where Birle and Orien finally are reunited during their time in slavery?

2. Why are there two hands nailed to a board?

3. About whom do Birle and Orien tell stories, all with different plots?

4. What does Birle suggest the Lord do so as to increase her time spent with him once they reach the island?

5. What relation do Joaquim and Corbel have?

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