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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does one tree do in the windstorm?
(a) It falls and smashes one corner of the Waystation's roof.
(b) It falls against the wind.
(c) It fell and broke into tiny pieces because it was so brittle from the cold.
(d) It destroys the supply shed.

3. What does Talia learn from one of the restless chirras?
(a) That there is a wolf pack nearby.
(b) That a blizzard is coming soon.
(c) That there is a bear nearby.
(d) That there is a caravan headed their way.

4. Why does Kris order Talia to stay on the hill outside a seemingly deserted village?
(a) So she can watch for brigands.
(b) So she can watch for another Herald.
(c) So she can send off messenger birds.
(d) So he can go in alone and investigate.

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

6. How does Talia feel about Dirk?
(a) As though he is a part of her.
(b) As though he is her brother.
(c) That he deserves someone better than Talia.
(d) She does not have any feelings about him.

7. What does Talia say Lord Orthallen knows about Talia?
(a) That Talia is the one that helped Elspeth change enough to be Chosen.
(b) That Talia's father is suing to make Talia return to the Holderkin.
(c) That Talia's father is in rebellion.
(d) That there was an attempt on her life.

8. 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 afraid to ride.
(c) That his parents would be ashamed of him as a Herald.
(d) That he was too ugly to be Chosen.

9. What does Talia think Lord Orthallen fears in regards to Talia?
(a) Her ability to influence Lord Orthallen.
(b) That she will try to influence Kris to marry her.
(c) Her influence with Selenay.
(d) Her influence with Alberich.

10. What concepts does Kris teach Talia?
(a) Center and Breath.
(b) Going Inward and Outward.
(c) Ground and Airward.
(d) Ground and Center.

11. About what does Talia worry?
(a) How long it will take the Guard to clear the road.
(b) If the storm will continue for much longer.
(c) Why Kris hasn't been as warm to her that day.
(d) If they have enough supplies to last the storm.

12. What does Kris command Talia to do in regards to the sewing maid?
(a) Cast a truth spell.
(b) Stay away from her.
(c) Search her mind.
(d) Take her away privately and speak with her.

13. Why does Talia continually try to exhaust herself?
(a) Because there is so much to do to survive.
(b) Because she is proving her worth to Kris.
(c) So she can fall into bed and sleep immediately rather than being sexually involved with Kris.
(d) Because she can control her gift better when tired.

14. What is Talia's main feeling for Kris?
(a) Fear.
(b) Awe.
(c) Need.
(d) Love.

15. Why does Tedric say the Waystation was well stocked?
(a) He actually apologizes that it was understocked.
(b) Because the village just tithed their supplies the week before Talia and Kris arrived.
(c) Because they were expecting many more Heralds and Companions to arrive.
(d) Due to a Weatherwitch's nagging.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Talia worry about concerning her gift and Kris?

2. What awaits Talia the next morning?

3. About what does Kris worry concerning him and Talia?

4. What does Talia suggest to help the Weatherwitch recover from the loss of her child?

5. What message does Talia receive that distracts her?

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