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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what does Beatrice say earlier in the day attacked a village man who was fishing with his brother and nephew?
(a) Soldiers.
(b) Giants.
(c) Ogres.
(d) Britons.

2. About how many others live near Axl and Beatrice?
(a) 60.
(b) 55.
(c) 38.
(d) 20.

3. From where does Edwin see the village in Chapter 4?
(a) Hill.
(b) Lookout platform.
(c) Mountain.
(d) Tree.

4. In Chapter 1, what does Axl remember two shepherds claming to see?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Hawk.
(c) Goshawk.
(d) Wren-eagle.

5. In Chapter 1, what is Axl and Beatrice's bed made from?
(a) Turf.
(b) Straw.
(c) Goose feathers.
(d) Pine boughs.

6. Where do Axl and Beatrice live?
(a) In a forest.
(b) Near a mountain.
(c) Edge of a bog.
(d) Near a meadow.

7. What is the name of the girl Axl remembers in Chapter 1 who gave Beatrice a candle several weeks ago?
(a) Priscilla.
(b) Nora.
(c) Megan.
(d) Zoe.

8. Why does a boatman come to a ruined villa in Chapter 2?
(a) To remember his childhood.
(b) To meet with a lover.
(c) To seek shelter from the weather.
(d) To see his child.

9. In Chapter 2, what question does Beatrice remember the old woman in rags asking her?
(a) How will you and your husband survive?"
(b) "How will you and your husband remember?"
(c) "How will you and your husband find your son?"
(d) "How will you and your husband prove your love for each other?"

10. In Chapter 1, what color hair did a woman have that Axl remembers was a healer in the village?
(a) Brown.
(b) Silver.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

11. What type of trees line a sunken lane from Roman days in Chapter 2?
(a) Hornbeam and hawthorn.
(b) Beech and ash.
(c) Oaks and elms.
(d) Aspen and rowan.

12. In Chapter 4, what does Edwin remember covered his cage when he was captured by the ogres?
(a) Wolf skins.
(b) Bearskin.
(c) Deer hide.
(d) Elk hide.

13. What does Edwin remembering falling on his head when he was captured and caged by the ogres?
(a) Leaves.
(b) Water.
(c) Pine needles.
(d) Beetles.

14. What is the only thing that Beatrice can remember about her son in Chapter 2 before she and Axl cross the Great Plain?
(a) Light blonde hair.
(b) Tall, broad shoulders.
(c) Very black hair.
(d) Strong, handsome face.

15. In Chapter 3, how tall are the grasses and dandelions near the Saxon village?
(a) Knee height.
(b) 6 inches.
(c) 18 inches.
(d) Waist height.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is an ancient warrior and cripple that Edwin remembers from his village in Chapter 4?

2. In Chapter 2, where do Beatrice and Axl rest after crossing the Great Plain?

3. In November, who did a woman claim to be who was wandering in a cloak of black rags?

4. Where does Edwin say that his mother is in Chapter 4?

5. In Chapter 2, what time do Axl and Beatrice reach the edge of the Great Plain?

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