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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 Alys feed Claire upon Claire's arrival in the village?
(a) Stew.
(b) Oatmeal.
(c) Porridge.
(d) Broth.

2. What reason had Einar's father given him for taking Einar back into his own home?
(a) He had processed his grief over Einar's mother.
(b) The time had come for Einar to pay for what he had done.
(c) He had gotten a promotion at work.
(d) He had moved into a larger home.

3. What is the most severe injury Claire receives as a result of the bird attack?
(a) An eye swollen shut.
(b) A cut on her neck.
(c) A broken arm.
(d) A gash in her arm that reaches the bone.

4. What scent does Alys believe has caused the triggering of Claire's memory?
(a) Grass.
(b) Tea.
(c) Meat.
(d) Pine needles.

5. To whom does Einar's father send Einar when his arm is broken after his fall from the fishing boat's mast?
(a) Claire.
(b) Alys.
(c) Old Benedikt.
(d) Bryn.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Claire feels she has mastered the running of the hillside path, what does Einar do to make the task more difficult?

2. With what tool had Trademaster hacked off half of each of Einar's feet after Einar had refused to trade with him?

3. Who becomes Alys's new apprentice once Claire has made it clear that she will not take Alys's place as the village healer?

4. Einar tells Claire that he thinks it may be better to climb out in search of something rather than for what other reason?

5. How old are the three best friends Delwyth, Bethan, and Eira at the time of 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 elements of the job of fisherman make it dangerous for villagers who undertake the position?

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

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

5. What is the significance of Claire's outburst after Bryn gives birth to a healthy baby girl?

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

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

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

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

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

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