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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 does Kris admit about his uncle?
(a) That he is inappropriately using his power to influence land distribution.
(b) That his uncle is slightly insane.
(c) That the man loves power.
(d) That he is cruel.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Kris hear in his dream?
(a) His Companion calling him.
(b) A young baby crying in a snowbank.
(c) Talia laughing hysterically behind him.
(d) Talia weeping ahead of him.

5. What is Kris pursuing in a dream?
(a) An ice giant.
(b) A giant wolf.
(c) An icy apparition.
(d) A bear.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Rolan and Tantris agree to do?

2. Why does Talia continually try to exhaust herself?

3. What does Kris wish to control?

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

5. Why does Talia worry about the package Dirk sent her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How have Talia's feelings towards Kris evolved?

2. What causes an emotional outburst once Kris and Talia are settled into the Waystation?

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

4. How is Kris protective of Dirk and how does Kris' relationship with Talia cause Kris anxiety because of his friendship with Dirk?

5. How do Talia and Kris work through their relationship?

6. What do Kris and Talia decide to do outside that morning and why does Kris chide Talia as they are working?

7. How does Kris' attempts to comfort Talia go further than either intends?

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

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

10. After Kris falls asleep, what does Talia think about concerning Dirk and love?

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