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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 Aaron find using the dowsing rod called Crybaby?
(a) A new well.
(b) A river.
(c) A dead body.
(d) A scout from the Army of Excellence.

2. Who wrote the poem that Roland recalls from his school days?
(a) Robert Forester.
(b) Walt Whitman.
(c) T.S. Elliot
(d) Herman Melville.

3. When Sister gives the glass ring to Swan, what does she feel is over?
(a) Her life.
(b) Her quest.
(c) Her dream walking.
(d) Her sad days.

4. What happens to the fire that extends from the glass ring to Swan?
(a) It is extinguished before it hits her.
(b) It is absorbed into her mask.
(c) It burns her, but only lightly.
(d) It is blown away by an unexpected wind.

5. How does Robin help lead Sister's group to Mary's Rest?
(a) He knows the way very well.
(b) He has a map.
(c) He moves ahead to find it for them.
(d) He sees the light from the fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Roland tested for disease when he visits the American Allegiance?

2. In Book Two, Swan, Josh, and Rusty work as __________.

3. What is taking place in Mary's Rest when Sister's group arrives?

4. What happens to the spike from the glass ring after Hugh uses it to operate on the injured boy?

5. What does Swam offer to the evil man?

Short Essay Questions

1. What thoughts haunt Roland?

2. What is Sister's mission, and what signs guide her on the way?

3. What arrangements does the evil man make with the Army of Excellence?

4. What preparation does the town make to defend itself from the Army of Excellence?

5. What does Swan realize about the dead child?

6. Why does Robin decide to help Sister's group?

7. Why does the former President want to activate the doomsday device?

8. What unusual promise does the evil man make after his struggle with Josh?

9. What is revealed when Swan's mask falls off?

10. What does Hugh say about the state of the western part of the United States ?

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