2. What is the law for second marriages for Lords?
(a) It is allowed with some restrictions.
(b) It is allowed once the first wife has been dead five years.
(c) It is not allowed.
(d) It is allowed and even a third and fourth time.

3. The man who rescues Orien and Birle trades what for their rescue?
(a) Orien's dagger.
(b) Their weapons.
(c) Their cloaks.
(d) Birle's knife.

4. Near the end of Chapter 2, what are Birle's feelings towards her intended?
(a) She just wants to leave the Inn.
(b) She cannot wait to wed him.
(c) She does not care either way.
(d) She has no desire to wed him.

5. What mythological creature does the Earl use as an example in the discussion that he and Birle have about doubt?
(a) Dragons.
(b) Phoenixes.
(c) Nymphs.
(d) Mermaids.

6. What causes the Lord to feel embarrassed in Chapter 3?
(a) When he attempts to catch some fish but is unable while Birle catches many.
(b) When he is unable to light a fire with his tinderbox yet Birle manages it easily.
(c) When he asks Birle where she is going and her response is that she is going to relieve herself.
(d) When he does not know how to cook the fish but Birle does .

7. What does the dog do to the Lord?
(a) Attacks him.
(b) Bites his throat.
(c) Sniffs him then walks away.
(d) Tries to play with him.

8. What does Birle suggest the Lord do so as to increase her time spent with him once they reach the island?
(a) Catch fish for her and cook it.
(b) Take a nap.
(c) Bathe.
(d) Eat and bathe.

9. What happens when Birle gives her leftover bread to the giant man?
(a) The giant man is given a whipping.
(b) The giant man is thrown overboard.
(c) The little boy tells Ker.
(d) Birle is severely reprimanded.

10. 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 him the map from her grandparents.
(c) She offers to spear a fish.
(d) She offers to help him steal the boat.

11. What happened to the one woman that Orien loved?
(a) She died before they could wed.
(b) His father, the Earl, married her instead.
(c) His brother married her instead.
(d) His father stole her away and left the country.

12. What do Birle and the Lord do to keep themselves distracted while stranded on the rock?
(a) Sit closer together to stay warm.
(b) Discuss the ways to rule a kingdom.
(c) Talk about their families.
(d) Talk about life in general.

13. On the first evening, what does Birle attempt to request of the Lord?
(a) Permission to catch a rabbit for a meal.
(b) Permission to speak freely.
(c) Permission to leave him and go back home.
(d) Permission to step aside and bathe.

14. Birle knows that the movement she sees at the beginning of the novel is not a man of the village because of what?
(a) Men of the village are shorter.
(b) Men of the village make no noise.
(c) Men of the village carry a light.
(d) Men of the village always walk in pairs.

15. What aspect of human nature is exemplified by Birle in this first chapter?
(a) Cowardice.
(b) Brute strength.
(c) Forgiveness.
(d) Independence.