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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the strangest thing that happens as Boy 412 and Jenna flee from the Hunter?

2. Who took to feeding Stanley after he was released from his prison?

3. How do Sarah and Silas get to Aunt Zelda's?

4. What did the Deputy Hunter drill into Boy 412 over and over again?

5. What color are Witches' eyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is served for Boy 412's apprentice supper?

2. Where does Marcia send the apprentice boy when she comes back from a walk to discover him in the cottage with the others, and why?

3. What kind of food is served at a Midwinter feast day celebration, and where does it come from?

4. How does Aunt Zelda manage to heal DomDaniel's apprentice?

5. What happens to the Shield Bugs that Jenna, Boy 412 and Nicko release against the Hunter?

6. What happens to Stanley when he accepts an offer of a ride from Mad Jack?

7. What happens to Stanley, the Message Rat, after Mad Jack cages him?

8. Where is the body of DomDaniel's apprentice found, and in what condition?

9. Why is Marcia unable to return to the Keeper's Cottage that night?

10. What kind of message does Marcia receive from the Message Rat, and what are the consequences of that message?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What happens to the Queen? When does this occur? Who is taken from the castle shortly thereafter? What is the importance of this person's survival? Who knows the person's true identity? What allies are lending their support to ensure the safety and survival of this person?

Essay Topic 2

What does Jenna get from her father for her tenth birthday? Why is she disappointed at first? What changes that? What does she name her gift? Who shares her love for it later? Why does it develop a liking for him?

Essay Topic 3

Although Alther is a ghost, he is still more than willing to help out where he can. In what ways does Alther help Marcia? How does he manage to make life more difficult for DomDaniel, despite lacking a corporeal self? What surprises does he leave for DomDaniel that will cause him discomfort?

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