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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Finding; Midwinter Day.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Will's family the morning of Midwinter Day?
(a) They cannot wake up.
(b) They eat too much.
(c) They are separated by a horrible blizzard.
(d) They cannot speak.

2. At the beginning of the Midwinter Day section, what wakes up Will?
(a) James.
(b) Screams.
(c) Rooks.
(d) Music.

3. Why does Will silently rejoice as he takes in the snow-covered landscape?
(a) Because he wanted the snow to fall.
(b) Because he wanted to sleep in.
(c) Because he wanted to have a snowball fight with his brothers.
(d) Because he was happy to be alive.

4. As Will walks down what would have been Huntercombe Lane in his time, what doe he smell that makes his mouth water?
(a) Freshly baked bread.
(b) Roasting rabbit.
(c) Baked apple pies.
(d) Stew.

5. What does Will notice is acting strangely toward him as he walks through the woods?
(a) The leaves.
(b) The birds.
(c) The squirrels.
(d) The trees.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who demands that Will show the first sign to him?

2. What does seeing the stranger in the black coat do to Will?

3. Where are Will and his brother, James, going to get hay to feed the rabbits?

4. Why doesn't Will fall asleep right away when he gets into bed?

5. What symbols are on the horseshoes that John Smith puts on the mare?

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