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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The group at the entrance of the settlement appears to be a ___________, but this is not what they actually are.
(a) Gang of barbarians.
(b) Welcoming party.
(c) Family.
(d) Army.

2. What kind of work does the magistrate offer to the blind girl in order to help her have a warm place to stay and to work?
(a) Farming.
(b) Horse tending.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Sewing.

3. Who is imprisoned on the way into town, though this prisoner(s) does not seem like a likely candidate for a spy?
(a) Soldier.
(b) Family.
(c) Nurse.
(d) Small boy.

4. The relationship the magistrate has with the __________ remains the same - distant and indifferent.
(a) Lover.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Maid.
(d) Child.

5. What happens as the blind girl refuses to talk about her injuries as the magistrate asks her about them?
(a) Nothing.
(b) The magistrate falls asleep beside her.
(c) The girl falls asleep beside the magistrate.
(d) She begins to cry.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Mandel's speech, some of his men return with ___________, including hens and cocks which are placed into the oven.

2. The magistrate finds out that one of the charges against him involves __________ irregularities.

3. With the alleged barbarian uprising, the magistrate is unable to remain _______________ in the issues which take place.

4. What does the girl get that she is unable to hide from the others, leading to a series of events?

5. What do two barbarian men bring into the settlement on a horse in order to inspire fear in the people?

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