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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. For what has Alys always yearned?
(a) A son.
(b) A daughter.
(c) A rabbit.
(d) A cat.

2. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?
(a) Alys's comment that the loss of another baby would break Bryn's heart.
(b) Old Benedikt's mention of the name Gabe.
(c) Old Benedikt's comment that a woman's value lies in the number of children she bears.
(d) Alys's mention of the name Gabe.

3. In reality, who carries Claire from the water into the village?
(a) Old Benedikt.
(b) Alys.
(c) Tall Andras.
(d) Einar.

4. What is the only way to escape the village's boundaries once the winding path up the cliff ends?
(a) One must pray to the heavens for mercy.
(b) One must call upon the Trademaster for help.
(c) One must scale the sheer rock wall.
(d) One must sacrifice the life of a living animal.

5. Since giving birth to Bethan six years ago, how many children has Bryn lost before birth?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many sit-ups does Einar tell Claire to do every day?

2. What is a selkie?

3. What name is given to Claire upon her arrival in the village?

4. Who had kept Einar's father from flinging his infant body into the fire on the day of Einar's birth?

5. What word do Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira use during their pretend tea party that is wholly unfamiliar to Claire?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is revealed about the relationship of Old Benedikt and Alys?

2. For what element does Trademaster agree to trade Claire's son and what is the immediate result of the trade?

3. What is the reason for Bryn's falling into despair and how does Alys try to help?

4. What exercises does Einar give Claire to do until the winter is over?

5. What is Alys's reaction to the news that Claire is training to climb out?

6. What examples of Einar's father's abuse within Einar's story involve Alys?

7. What is the relationship between Alys and Old Benedikt?

8. What does Alys tell Claire about the power of scent?

9. What is Claire's solution for quelling her fear of animals?

10. What idea does Einar get after seeing Claire hold Bryn's baby?

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