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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. David’s Uncle Axel had once been a what?
(a) Rancher.
(b) Inspector.
(c) Cowboy.
(d) Sailor.

2. When David tries to help his friend, what does David notice?
(a) Her eyes are two different colors.
(b) She is able to transmit thoughts telepathically.
(c) Her hand is missing two fingers.
(d) Her foot has more toes than normal.

3. What is the name of David’s oldest sister?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Anne.
(d) Emily.

4. What are the Black Coasts?
(a) An extreme form of Badlands.
(b) Where people in Waknuk went to vacation.
(c) The coastline of Sealand.
(d) The beach in Labrador.

5. Before she leaves, what does Sophie give to David?
(a) A lock of her hair in a yellow ribbon.
(b) Her ring.
(c) Her favorite book.
(d) A photo of herself.

6. What is the name of the girl David befriended while playing alone?
(a) Anne.
(b) Martha.
(c) Sophie.
(d) Katherine.

7. According to the inspector, who sends Deviations and why?
(a) The Devil sends Deviations to tempt people away from Purity.
(b) The Old People send Deviations to atone for their sins.
(c) God sends Deviations to punish mankind.
(d) Scientists send Deviations to fix genetic errors.

8. In addition to the Bible, what is the book that everyone in Waknuk has to study?
(a) Wyndham’s Repentances.
(b) Nicholson’s Definitions.
(c) Nicholson’s Repentances.
(d) Wyndham’s Definitions.

9. How does David react to the Wenders’ decision?
(a) He wants them to stay where they are.
(b) He wants to talk to his uncle for advice.
(c) He wants to tell his father.
(d) He wants to go with them.

10. What was the Dakers’ cat?
(a) An eyeless cat that was actually mutated.
(b) An earless cat that was actually normal.
(c) An legless cat that was actually mutated.
(d) A tailless cat that was actually normal.

11. Sophie’s mother says David can see Sophie again, but only if David does what?
(a) Keeps his visits a secret.
(b) Invites other children along.
(c) Asks his father’s permission.
(d) Brings food and supplies.

12. How does Joseph Strorm punish David for concealing a Blasphemy?
(a) He makes him leave Waknuk.
(b) He whips him.
(c) He makes him recite from the Tribulations.
(d) He locks him in his room for a week.

13. Sophie and David are playing in a stream when they are discovered by whom?
(a) Aaron Ervin.
(b) Andrew Ervin.
(c) Alan Ervin.
(d) Alex Ervin.

14. What happens to David’s new friend as they are playing together?
(a) She nearly drowns.
(b) She falls and hits her head.
(c) A wild animal attacks her.
(d) Her foot gets stuck in a rock.

15. What is his Sophie's last name?
(a) Wender.
(b) Wonder.
(c) Winder.
(d) Wander.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his conversation with Axel, what does David resolve?

2. What is the name of David’s cousin?

3. When the inspector comes to speak with David alone, what does he bring with him?

4. Axel learns that David and Rosalind share what special ability?

5. What causes an argument between Joseph Strorm and Angus Morton?

(see the answer keys)

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