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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 job does Einar perform after his attempt to leave the village ends in failure?
(a) Veterinarian.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Shepherd.
(d) Fisherman.

2. What reason does Einar give Claire when he tells her not to wear her gloves unless she is using the rope?
(a) He says she needs to feel with her fingers.
(b) He says the gloves will slip off if she is not using the rope.
(c) He says the gloves will make her hands too hot.
(d) He says the gloves are thin and will wear away by the end of the climb.

3. With what tool had Trademaster hacked off half of each of Einar's feet after Einar had refused to trade with him?
(a) A scythe.
(b) A hatchet.
(c) A machete.
(d) A saw.

4. What reason does Claire give for refusing to leave the village by boat?
(a) The inlet does not go out into the sea.
(b) She relishes the challenge of climbing the cliff.
(c) She is terrified of the sea.
(d) She does not know anything about sailing.

5. What does Claire do with the signalling rock before she throws it down to Einar?
(a) She writes a love note on it.
(b) She breaks it in half.
(c) She wipes the blood from its surface.
(d) She kisses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Einar give to Claire once she is well enough to receive gifts?

2. Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira call a little corner of what type of natural feature their Tea Place?

3. From whom had Alys inherited her carved wooden trunk?

4. What color are Claire's eyes?

5. What does Alys feed Claire upon Claire's arrival in the village?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the only thing Claire remembers from her past once she arrives in the village after fleeing the community by boat?

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

3. What does Einar say about Claire's stated motivation for climbing out?

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

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

6. Though Alys is childless herself, what experience does she have that qualifies her for the care of Claire upon Claire's arrival in the village?

7. Why do Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira stop playing a pretend game involving babies and instead switch to playing tea party?

8. What does Claire decide to do in order to regain her lost memories?

9. What does Einar reveal to Claire about his father?

10. What elements of the job of fisherman make it dangerous for villagers who undertake the position?

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