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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Testing; The Coming of the Cold and The Hawk in the Dark.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the ancient kind of symbol dating back to sun worship?
(a) The sundial.
(b) The cross.
(c) The mandela.
(d) The sphere.

2. What does Miss Greythorne read to the children who have gathered at the manor for safety?
(a) The Dark is Rising.
(b) The Graymere book.
(c) The Phoenix and the Carpet.
(d) The Bible.

3. Who owns Huntercombe Manor?
(a) Mrs. Merriman.
(b) Miss Huntercombe.
(c) Miss Greythorne.
(d) Mrs. Grey.

4. What does Will find in a big cardboard container when decorating the Christmas tree?
(a) Hand-blown ornaments.
(b) The third sign.
(c) Glass ornaments.
(d) Hand-carved ornaments.

5. What song do Will, James, and his siblings carol for the Rector?
(a) Noel.
(b) O' Christmas Tree.
(c) Nowell.
(d) Merry Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Merriman, what sign can release the country from the hold of the Dark?

2. What is Will, James, Mr. Stanton, and Max going to purchase?

3. Outside the manor, which sign is burned into Will's forearm and causes the Rider to fall back?

4. What does Old George tell Will about the importance of holly?

5. What does Merriman tell Will about time for the Old Ones?

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