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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 is the most frightening aspect of Trademaster's appearance, according to Claire?
(a) His gloved hands.
(b) His long dark hair.
(c) His bad breath.
(d) His dark eyes.

2. What name is given to Claire upon her arrival in the village?
(a) Wet Claire.
(b) Water Claire.
(c) Seashore Claire.
(d) Drenched Claire.

3. Until what age had Einar been raised by someone other than his father?
(a) Six.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

4. What type of bird attacks Claire during her assent up the cliff?
(a) A gull.
(b) A hawk.
(c) An eagle.
(d) An egret.

5. One village legend says that when Tall Andras had come upon Claire, he had uttered what one word aloud?
(a) Yes.
(b) Her.
(c) Mine.
(d) Girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what material does Alys wrap Claire after rubbing her dry with a rough cloth?

2. What is the true cause of Claire's memory being triggered when she is making soup in the kitchen with Alys?

3. What is NOT one of the signs listed among the signs that Alys's health is declining?

4. When Claire tells Einar that she wants to climb out, what is his first reply?

5. How had Einar's mother died?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. 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?

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

5. For what purpose does Claire venture out of her house on a winter day to seek out Einar?

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

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

8. What does Einar name as his primary strategy in surviving the abuse at his father's hand?

9. How does Claire's reaction to reaching the summit of the hill path change over time?

10. What advice does Alys give to Tall Andras when he expresses a romantic interest in Claire?

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