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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Talia worry about doing?
(a) Driving Rolan away.
(b) Driving herself crazy.
(c) Driving Kris and his Companion away.
(d) Driving Kris over the edge.

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

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

4. What surprises Kris about Talia?
(a) That she likes him.
(b) That she is pretty tough.
(c) That she has not been with a man before.
(d) That she is so kind.

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

6. How does Skif say Dirk is acting as far as Talia is concerned?
(a) Uninterested.
(b) Like a man with a lifebond.
(c) Jealous.
(d) Indifferent.

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

8. What becomes a reflex due to Kris' continual drilling?
(a) Talia doing her Grounding and Centering.
(b) Talia jumping onto Rolan whether saddled or not.
(c) Talia drawing her sword when Kris moves towards her.
(d) Talia getting an arrow on her bowstring quickly.

9. What does Kris realize about Talia's shields?
(a) That they were never properly fixed in place.
(b) That they shield positive emotions but not negative ones.
(c) That they are designed in a diamond fashion.
(d) That they are almost impenetrable.

10. What rumors are spreading around Valdemar?
(a) That Selenay intends to abdicate as soon as Elspeth reaches her majority.
(b) That Talia is misusing her gifts and is poorly trained.
(c) That Talia is a traitor.
(d) That Elspeth is misusing her gifts and is poorly trained.

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

12. What does Talia worry about concerning her gift and Kris?
(a) That Kris will report back to his uncle in a negative light.
(b) That she may have unintentionally used her gift to influence Kris' feelings about her..
(c) That Kris will want Talia to use her gifts to influence Dirk.
(d) That Kris is still afraid of Talia's gifts.

13. About what does Kris worry concerning him and Talia?
(a) That he will become too attached to Talia.
(b) That Talia will expect marriage.
(c) That Talia will no longer be interested in Dirk.
(d) That Talia will become pregnant.

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

15. What does Talia suggest to help the Weatherwitch recover from the loss of her child?
(a) Giving her an gypsy orphan to raise.
(b) Asking her to draw a weathermap so she feels needed.
(c) She has no ideas.
(d) Have her leave the town for another area.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Kris and Talia think their dreams are saying?

2. What does Kris share with Talia to help her sensitivity?

3. What awaits Talia the next morning?

4. What will they do for the time they are snowed in?

5. How does Talia feel about Dirk?

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