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

2. Why are Kris and Talia commanded to leave the village that is full of ill people?
(a) They have finished their work.
(b) So they can go gather herbs on a mountainside several days journey away.
(c) So they can ride for help.
(d) So they do not contract the illness also.

3. Why does Lord Orthallen hate Midwinter?
(a) There are so many petitions to consider.
(b) Too many festivities.
(c) It is the most costly time for providing food to the needy.
(d) It is when everyone crowds into the city.

4. Of what do an older couple accuse their sewing maid?
(a) Stealing some jewelry.
(b) Stealing and eating their poultry.
(c) Stealing some material.
(d) Mistreating their grandson.

5. Why does Tantris think the forest is disturbed by Talia?
(a) Because she is upsetting Rolan.
(b) Because she can sense their sentience.
(c) Because she is a Herald who is a danger to another Herald.
(d) Because she is putting out such conflicting emotions.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many potential Heralds were chosen this Spring?

2. What does Kris explain to Talia?

3. What does Kris suggest they do to alert anyone passing by on the road?

4. How does Talia think Kris often looks at her?

5. What is in the package Dirk sends Talia?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Talia want to weep as she is around the people of Berrbay?

2. What is a struggle for Kris as far as his interaction with Talia?

3. Describe the conversation between Kris and Talia about Lord Orthallen.

4. What does Kris tell Talia about Dirk?

5. What do Kris and Talia learn about the Companions that starts Talia into training to control her gift?

6. Describe the confrontation between Kris and Talia as they finally reach the road after clearing a path from the Waystation.

7. What does Kris ask of Talia now that her internship is half over?

8. What happens just as Kris and Talia reach the next Waystation after leaving the village full of people with snow fever?

9. What happens while Kris and Talia are dreaming in the Waystation?

10. What is it like outside when Talia and Kris awaken in the morning after moving their supplies inside?

(see the answer keys)

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