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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Kris and Talia think their dreams are saying?
(a) To leave the Waystation as soon as possible.
(b) That there are dangerous magical creatures in the woods.
(c) That they need to set up a defensive perimeter.
(d) To move their supplies into the Waystation.

2. What will they do for the time they are snowed in?
(a) Practice their mediation skills.
(b) Practice sword fighting.
(c) Practice Talia's control.
(d) Create a new code for the Heralds.

3. What happens when Rolan faces the forest in challenge?
(a) A tree topples towards them.
(b) The Heralds and Companions hear a nerve-shattering bellow, then nothing.
(c) A huge, unknown creature charges them.
(d) There is a feeling of surprise emanating from somewhere in the forest.

4. What did Dirk think about when he appeared to be chosen by Ahrodie?
(a) That his cousin would be a better Herald.
(b) That he was too ugly to be Chosen.
(c) That his parents would be ashamed of him as a Herald.
(d) That he was afraid to ride.

5. What does Kris ask Talia about her internship when it is almost Midsummer?
(a) For a brief respite from each other.
(b) For permission for Dirk to join them.
(c) For a commitment to finish her internship.
(d) For Talia's evaluation.

6. How many potential Heralds were chosen this Spring?
(a) 1.
(b) 50.
(c) 8.
(d) 20.

7. Of what do an older couple accuse their sewing maid?
(a) Stealing some material.
(b) Stealing and eating their poultry.
(c) Stealing some jewelry.
(d) Mistreating their grandson.

8. How is the road when they finally reach it from the Waystation?
(a) They cannot find the road.
(b) A few clumps of snow here and there.
(c) Full of snowdrifts.
(d) Completely leared.

9. Why does Talia have a scar on her hand?
(a) She slipped with a kitchen knife once.
(b) Punishment as a child for refusing to drown some kittens.
(c) She cut herself intentionally when she was once upset as a child.
(d) She was bitten by a dog when she was young.

10. About what does Kris worry regarding Talia?
(a) That he hurt her feelings.
(b) That he will never trust her.
(c) That he insulted her.
(d) That he has ruined her as a Herald.

11. What does Talia think Lord Orthallen wants concerning Talia's status?
(a) He has no particular thoughts about Talia's status?
(b) For Talia to be assigned away from the city.
(c) For Kris to marry her.
(d) To get rid of her as a Herald.

12. What awaits Talia the next morning?
(a) A message from Selenay to come home.
(b) A garland of flowers and silver ring.
(c) A message from her father saying her mother died.
(d) A new assignment.

13. What does Kris share with Talia to help her sensitivity?
(a) A bottle of wine.
(b) Nothing.
(c) A herbal tea drink.
(d) A pipe with calming herbs.

14. Where does Kris go every chance he gets?
(a) Into the mountains to climb.
(b) Out on the ocean.
(c) Dirk's home.
(d) To visit his grandparents.

15. What can Companions do to help Talia?
(a) Train her to block their minds.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Watch out for any incoming emotions from others.
(d) Impose shields on her for short times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kris wish to control?

2. What does Kris command Talia to do in regards to the sewing maid?

3. What did Lord Orthallen try to do about Talia's internship?

4. What does Talia worry about doing?

5. Who are Dirk's parents?

(see the answer keys)

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