3. Why does Matty hope he isn't the first to die?
(a) He doesn't want to leave Kira alone.
(b) He thinks Forest will stop attacking him if Kira is dead.
(c) He knows he can move faster without her.
(d) He doesn't care if he dies first.

4. What does Seer say he'll be doing while Matty is away?
(a) Working to change the minds of those who want to close Village
(b) Trying to put an end to Trade Mart
(c) Fixing up the spare room for his daughter
(d) Planning a homecoming

5. What is Kira's reaction when Matty says he can heal her leg?
(a) She says she's afraid to let him try.
(b) She says she'll think about it.
(c) She asks if they can wait till the following day.
(d) She simply refuses.

6. What does Kira carry in her pack?
(a) Clothing and blankets.
(b) Food and water.
(c) Food and clothing.
(d) Her tapestry and materials.

7. What does Matty see in the tapestry is happening at Village?
(a) They're building a wall around Village.
(b) They're turning people away from Village.
(c) They're holding another Trade Mart.
(d) People are waiting for Matty's return.

8. What happens to Matty after he slices through some of the vines?
(a) Nothing but Kira is burned by the acidic juice.
(b) He becomes afraid that they won't get through Forest.
(c) He becomes entangled in them again and again.
(d) An acidic juice burns his arms.

9. What is the creature that darts across their blanket when both Kira and Matty are nearing death?
(a) A beetle.
(b) A frog.
(c) A lizard.
(d) A chipmunk.

10. What is the path like by this point in the journey?
(a) Overgrown.
(b) Clear in most places.
(c) Muddy and slippery.
(d) Covered with dead leaves.

11. How long does Matty know he can wait before returning to Village with Kira?
(a) About a week.
(b) Only a few days.
(c) Not very long at all .
(d) As long as they want.

12. What is the weather like as Matty is preparing to leave?
(a) It's raining.
(b) It's cloudy but hot.
(c) It's sunny and very hot.
(d) It's snowing.

13. What does Matty plan to carry inside his shirt?
(a) Frolic.
(b) The messages.
(c) Food for snacks.
(d) Herbs in case he becomes ill.

14. What happens when Matty sits on a log that he'd always used for a bench during his previous travels?
(a) It crumbles and breaks apart.
(b) He can't find it.
(c) He's immediately hit with the stench of decaying matter.
(d) He is almost instantly covered with vines.

15. What does Leader know Forest is planning to do?
(a) Destroy Matty and Kira.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Close off completely .
(d) Become more dangerous to anyone who enters.