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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Seer say is Leader's gift?
(a) He was the first to be able to read.
(b) He understands human nature.
(c) He sees beyond.
(d) He knows how to lead .

2. What season is it?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Fall.
(d) Summer.

3. Who does the woman say she had to leave behind?
(a) Her parents
(b) A son.
(c) Her other children.
(d) Her brother..

4. What is Matty's punishment when he makes a mistake?
(a) He's spanked.
(b) He's not allowed to attend school that day.
(c) He has to weed the garden all afternoon.
(d) He's not allowed to fish for a week.

5. What is the smell Matty detects as he arrives at the Trade Mart?
(a) Candy.
(b) Spearmint.
(c) Pine.
(d) Unhappiness.

6. What was the name of Matty's dog that died?
(a) Fido.
(b) Ruff.
(c) Branch.
(d) Dog.

7. Why does Matty go to pick up the puppy from Jean's house?
(a) Her father is angry that the puppy is so mischievous .
(b) The mother dog is snapping at the puppy.
(c) The mother dog has died.
(d) Her father is angry that the puppy is eating so much.

8. Why does Seer light a lamp as Matty is preparing to leave?
(a) He doesn't light a lamp.
(b) So their guests can see to eat.
(c) In case Matty comes home after dark.
(d) So Seer can finish a needlepoint.

9. What does Leader say he'd like to do when he's old?
(a) Make time to visit the people of Village.
(b) Sit and study.
(c) Learn to bake.
(d) Continue to lead the people of Village.

10. What is the news Ramon shouts to Matty?
(a) That there is a group of new people coming .
(b) That there's a meeting and everyone must come.
(c) That he has new candy in the Gaming Machine.
(d) That another man has been found dead.

11. Who does Jean say her father has gone to see?
(a) Seer.
(b) Stocktender's widow.
(c) Gather's widow.
(d) Leader.

12. What does Seer say is "creeping in" to the people of Village?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Time for a change.
(c) Vines from Forest.
(d) Too many people.

13. What is the role of the adults of Village?
(a) Teaching the youngsters to take over as leaders.
(b) Read, learn, participate and care for each other.
(c) Teaching the children to be respectful of their elders.
(d) Produce food and share with each other.

14. What does Ramon say his parents traded for the Gaming Machine?
(a) His little sister.
(b) His mother's kindness.
(c) He doesn't know.
(d) A great deal of money.

15. What announcement is made about an event the following night?
(a) It's the night for Trade Mart.
(b) Trade Mart's location has been moved.
(c) Only adults will be allowed to attend Trade Mart.
(d) Trade Mart has been canceled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lives with Leader?

2. Why does Matty wish he was grown?

3. What does Matty note about Ramon and his sister?

4. What kind of wood is the Seer's instrument made of?

5. What does Matty hope his true name will be?

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