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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Peter do to make Jen mad when she stays?
(a) He steals her books.
(b) He makes messes.
(c) He does the laundry for her.
(d) He is aloof.

2. Who does Peter think is responsible for the fishing weir?
(a) Gylam.
(b) Aneirin.
(c) Taliesin.
(d) Mr. Evans.

3. What does Jen like to do with Becky during her visit?
(a) Talk about their mother.
(b) Decorate the house.
(c) Color and read.
(d) Walk around outside.

4. What does Taliesin know as he leaves Elphin on the ship?
(a) He will never see Elphin again.
(b) They will get their revenge on the pirates.
(c) He is doing the right thing.
(d) They will be together soon.

5. What does Rhian's father do for a living?
(a) Teaches.
(b) Drives.
(c) Writes.
(d) Farms.

6. Why does Peter fear the storm?
(a) His mother died in a storm.
(b) He thinks the house will be damaged.
(c) He doesn't like thunder.
(d) He thinks something is coming for him.

7. What mistake does Peter say he made he Jen?
(a) He talked to her when she was tired.
(b) He let his anger out.
(c) He didn't tell the truth.
(d) He said too much too soon.

8. What do the children do together while the storm rages?
(a) Do their homework.
(b) Pop corn kernels.
(c) Write letters.
(d) Play cards.

9. Dr. Rhys says Taliesin is __________.
(a) A wizard.
(b) A story teller.
(c) A prince.
(d) A bard.

10. What happens to Peter while he is confronted about the coracle?
(a) He has a vision.
(b) He faints.
(c) He begins to cry.
(d) He hears the key sing.

11. Where did Peter find the golden object?
(a) In the house.
(b) In the bog.
(c) In his school.
(d) In the church.

12. What is Gwylam's hobby?
(a) Building fences.
(b) Birdwatching.
(c) Cartography.
(d) Astrology.

13. What does Mrs. Davies do for the Morgans?
(a) All of these.
(b) Cooks.
(c) Cleans.
(d) Babysits.

14. Where is Peter when he wakes up from the vision of Taliesin leaving Elphin on the ship?
(a) Becky's room.
(b) The kitchen.
(c) The library.
(d) His bedroom.

15. Where does Jen live at the beginning of the book?
(a) Wales.
(b) Scottland.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disappoints Jen about her father at the beginning of the book?

2. How does Peter feel while Dr. Rhys talks at his dinner party?

3. David compliments Gwylam on ___________.

4. Who confronts Peter about the coracle?

5. The fishing weir is made of _____________.

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