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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 reason does Claire give Alys for why her community had chosen to eradicate feelings of love in its citizens?
(a) Because they believed to do so fixed many ills.
(b) Because they believed to do so would please Trademaster.
(c) Because they believed to do so would simplify everyone's lives.
(d) Because they believed to do so would make the citizens easier to control.

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

3. How old are the three best friends Delwyth, Bethan, and Eira at the time of Claire's arrival in the village?
(a) Ten.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

4. What type of animal inspires the greatest fear in Claire once she arrives in the village?
(a) Mice.
(b) Cows.
(c) Frogs.
(d) Birds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What color does Claire love for its playfulness?

2. How old had Old Benedikt and Alys been the first time they danced?

3. What does Claire do in order to repel another bird attack?

4. With whom had Einar lived during his early childhood before going to live with his father?

5. In reality, who carries Claire from the water into the village?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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