View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the telepathics are caught, Michael says that it would be kinder to kill Petra than to let what happen to her?
(a) Forced sterilization and banishment.
(b) Imprisonment.
(c) A lengthy trial.
(d) Death by fire.

2. When David and Petra meet up with Rosalind after fleeing their home, what does Rosalind have with her?
(a) The blacksmith’s anvil.
(b) Her neighbor’s wagon.
(c) The inspector’s seal.
(d) Her father’s great-horses.

3. When Katherine transmits to the group, how does David describe her thoughts?
(a) As a warning to flee.
(b) As a message she was safe.
(c) As a message of love.
(d) As a cry of agony.

4. Michael warns the runaways against using what to defend themselves?
(a) Knives.
(b) Arrows.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Guns.

5. What event ends Anne’s marriage?
(a) The arrival of the Fringes people.
(b) The telepathics visiting Anne at home.
(c) Anne’s confession to the inspector.
(d) The murder of her husband.

6. After his aunt's visit, what does David pray for at night?
(a) To become rich and powerful.
(b) To see the world.
(c) To be like everyone else.
(d) To become a mutant.

7. After fleeing Waknuk, Rosalind now believes thought-shapes only do what?
(a) Bring trouble.
(b) Create empathy.
(c) Make peace.
(d) Aid communication.

8. Axel hints that David and the others may need to take what course of action, regarding Anne's marriage?
(a) Be happy for Anne and celebrate her marriage.
(b) Stop talking to Anne and forget about her.
(c) Find another telepathic to take Anne’s place in the group.
(d) Kill Anne to prevent her from giving away the group.

9. How long is Anne married before the marriage ends?
(a) Six months.
(b) Nine months.
(c) Ten months.
(d) Twelve months.

10. What has changed between David and Rosalind?
(a) They are both in love with norms.
(b) They are too busy to see one another.
(c) They no longer speak to one another.
(d) They are in love.

11. How does David’s mother react to her sister’s request?
(a) She is happy to help.
(b) She is scared to get caught.
(c) She is horrified at the idea.
(d) She is jealous of her sister’s happiness.

12. What does David’s aunt ask his mother?
(a) To ask for a horse and wagon.
(b) To borrow Petra.
(c) To borrow some money.
(d) To hide in the Strorm’s basement.

13. How do Sally and Katherine act after being taken?
(a) Sad and mournful.
(b) Innocent and bewildered.
(c) Angry and belligerent.
(d) Excited and happy.

14. What are the names of the two telepathic boys David communicates with?
(a) Marlon and Mack.
(b) Matthew and Mason.
(c) Mark and Martin.
(d) Michael and Mark.

15. The day after his aunt’s visit, what news does David and his family receive?
(a) His aunt was found hiding in a local barn, but no mention of the baby was made.
(b) His aunt escaped to the Fringes, but no mention of the baby was made.
(c) His aunt was captured by a patrol, but no mention of the baby was made.
(d) His aunt’s body was found in the river, but no mention of the baby was made.

Short Answer Questions

1. Old Jacob tells David that the only way to cleanse deviations, even those in people, is to do what?

2. Axel warns David that the bad season will make people look for what?

3. After telling David some worrisome news, what startling revelation does Axel tell David about Anne?

4. What stands in the way of David and Rosalind marrying?

5. According to David, Petra is communicating with someone from which land while they are on the run?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 649 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample