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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do Kris and Talia do for warmth?
(a) Make a chirra lie down next to them.
(b) Light a magic fire log.
(c) Bring the animals into the shelter.
(d) Cuddle.

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

4. What do Rolan and Tantris agree to do?
(a) Return to the last village for help.
(b) Tell Kris and Talia the history of the Companions.
(c) Speak to the chirras on behalf of Kris and Talia.
(d) Help Kris and Talia.

5. How does Rolan seem while they are traveling?
(a) Quiet.
(b) Stable.
(c) Irritable.
(d) On edge.

6. How long do they think they might be snowed in?
(a) A week.
(b) A month.
(c) One day.
(d) Several days.

7. What does Talia worry about as far as Kris is concerned?
(a) That his fear of her will get her an unfavable mid-internship report.
(b) That Kris will send her off to another intern supervisor.
(c) That he is too interested in Talia romantically.
(d) That he will tell Dirk that Kris and she are lifebonded.

8. 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 Alberich.
(d) Her influence with Selenay.

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

10. Who is the courier who arrives?
(a) Sherren.
(b) Skif.
(c) Elspeth.
(d) Dirk.

11. What does Kris explain to Talia?
(a) About Dirk's music.
(b) About his life bond with another Herald who died.
(c) About Midsummer celebrations.
(d) About a Companion's need to be involved with other Companions sexually.

12. What did Lord Orthallen try to do about Talia's internship?
(a) He wanted nothing to do with her internship.
(b) Have it rotated among several Heralds.
(c) Dispense with it altogether.
(d) Have it doubled.

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

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

15. How does Talia think Kris often looks at her?
(a) With uneasiness.
(b) With impatience.
(c) In irritation.
(d) With a shadowed expression.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the road when they finally reach it from the Waystation?

2. Why does Tantris think the forest is disturbed by Talia?

3. What surprises Kris about Talia?

4. What message does Talia receive that distracts her?

5. What is Kris pursuing in a dream?

(see the answer keys)

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