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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is quarry-speech?
(a) The way the lowlanders are said to talk.
(b) The way the kids talk to each other so their parents won't understand.
(c) The language the priest uses in his chanting in the temple.
(d) A way of communicating in the noisy mine environment.

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

3. What does Miri attempt to read one day?
(a) A letter her mother wrote.
(b) The History of the Highlands.
(c) The History of Danland.
(d) A story about the prince's birth.

4. Who does Olana decide will be allowed to go back to the village?
(a) Only those who are 17.
(b) Only the girls who do not pass the test.
(c) Only those who are 12.
(d) Only the girls who pass a test.

5. For what is Marda too old?
(a) To be considered for the prince's bride.
(b) To apprentice to the local weaver.
(c) To apprentice to the local potter.
(d) To be screaming in excitement.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Miri discuss Olana's cruelty?

2. What does Olana offer as a prize?

3. Why do the girls blame Miri that they cannot go home?

4. What is Miri not wanting to do in order to get her family a house?

5. Who embarrasses Miri?

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