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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 cat.
(b) A rabbit.
(c) A son.
(d) A daughter.

2. Bethan suggests that the three girls should stop including a baby in their pretending games due to what reason?
(a) Because it is getting dark and they need to get home.
(b) Because she mother says it is bad luck.
(c) Because a fairy may overhear and try to take the baby.
(d) Because they have not been trained in caring for infants.

3. How many rocks does Einar have Claire add to her sack each day before she runs the hillside path?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. Bethan, Delwyth, and Eira call a little corner of what type of natural feature their Tea Place?
(a) A group of tidepools.
(b) A beach.
(c) A meadow.
(d) A marsh.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What solution does Alys prepare that she hopes will help Bryn make it full-term in her current pregnancy?

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

3. When Bryn gives birth to a healthy baby girl, what does Claire shout at Alys?

4. What is the one detail of Claire's arrival in the village that remains constant over time?

5. What item does Claire inadvertently lose during her climb out?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Trademaster's attitude toward Claire's longing for her son?

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. How is Trademaster's appearance described in the narrative?

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

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