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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had kept Einar's father from flinging his infant body into the fire on the day of Einar's birth?
(a) Alys.
(b) Tall Andras.
(c) Old Benedikt.
(d) Bryn.

2. When Claire tells Einar that she wants to climb out, what is his first reply?
(a) Trademaster will be waiting.
(b) She is not strong enough to climb out.
(c) No woman has ever climbed out.
(d) Climbing out is a death sentence.

3. With what malady has Tall Andras's mother been plagued for months by the time he creates the mommet?
(a) Fever.
(b) Heart disease.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) Diabetes.

4. What reason does Claire give for refusing to leave the village by boat?
(a) The inlet does not go out into the sea.
(b) She relishes the challenge of climbing the cliff.
(c) She does not know anything about sailing.
(d) She is terrified of the sea.

5. To whose house do the villagers take Claire when they have pulled her from the water?
(a) Alys.
(b) Einar.
(c) Old Benedikt.
(d) Tall Andras.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old are the three best friends Delwyth, Bethan, and Eira at the time of Claire's arrival in the village?

2. What is the most severe injury Claire receives as a result of the bird attack?

3. Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira call a little corner of what type of natural feature their Tea Place?

4. One village legend says that when Tall Andras had come upon Claire, he had uttered what one word aloud?

5. What solution does Alys prepare that she hopes will help Bryn make it full-term in her current pregnancy?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Claire's outburst after Bryn gives birth to a healthy baby girl?

2. What does Claire decide to do in order to regain her lost memories?

3. What exercises does Einar give Claire to do until the winter is over?

4. How is Trademaster's appearance described in the narrative?

5. What is the relationship between Alys and Old Benedikt?

6. What idea does Einar get after seeing Claire hold Bryn's baby?

7. What does Einar name as his primary strategy in surviving the abuse at his father's hand?

8. What is Claire's solution for quelling her fear of animals?

9. What does Einar reveal to Claire about his father?

10. What does Einar say about Claire's stated motivation for climbing out?

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