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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 Kira wrap her feet in before heading out the second day?
(a) Strips of bark from a tree.
(b) Leaves from healing herbs.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Strips from her petticoat.

2. When does Leader say Matty should use his gift?
(a) Whenever he sees someone in need.
(b) Never.
(c) Whenever someone asks.
(d) He should wait for true need.

3. What do Kira and Matty decide to do to get past the stench from Forest?
(a) Hurry past the worst of the smell.
(b) Take a detour to get around it.
(c) Try to ignore it.
(d) Tie a cloth over their faces and use the herbal salve.

4. What kind of shoes does Kira wear?
(a) Leather boots.
(b) Canvas shoes.
(c) Leather sandals.
(d) None.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Matty eat for breakfast as they prepare to leave for Village?

2. What happens to Matty after he slices through some of the vines?

3. Why does Matty hope he isn't the first to die?

4. What can Leader see is ahead for Matty and Kira?

5. What is the first hint of Matty's power coming to life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some of the changes Matty notes about Forest as he begins his journey?

2. Describe Kira's injuries from the first day in Forest and what she does to try to make the second day of traveling less painful.

3. Why is Kira scorned by the people of her village and why is she needed?

4. How does Matty convince Kira that his gift is real and what does he tell her about healing humans?

5. What is the message Seer asks Matty to give Kira and why is Matty supposed to give Kira a message at all?

6. Seer refers to both Matty and Kira as his children. Why?

7. Describe what Matty sees when he is healing Forest.

8. What are Matty's first injuries from Forest and what does he know it means?

9. What does Matty find that makes him think of the newly-arrived group at Village?

10. Describe Kira's gift and the role it played in her decision to go with Matty to her father's home.

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