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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Finding; The Sign-Seeker.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does the blacksmith stop Will from taking the stranger's food offering?
(a) By placing a hot horseshoe on the horse.
(b) By burning wood to kill the scent of tantalizing food.
(c) By placing a hot iron between Will and the stranger.
(d) By placing a hot fist into the stranger's face.

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

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

5. What warning does Merriman tell Will after their first meeting?
(a) Do nothing rash to bring trouble toward you.
(b) Do nothing the Rider asks.
(c) Do everything the Rider instructs.
(d) Do everything the family asks.

Short Answer Questions

1. When James and Will return home from their walk, what does Will think is running out of his brother, James, like water?

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

3. What does the Dark use to get Will to break the circle?

4. Why does Will silently rejoice as he takes in the snow-covered landscape?

5. Who is snoring from the other bed when Will wakes up?

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