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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. In the heap of snow that falls into Will's bedroom, what does Will see, but Paul doesn't?
(a) A bird.
(b) A black feather.
(c) A note.
(d) A piece of wood.

2. Where are Will and his brother, James, going to get hay to feed the rabbits?
(a) Stanton Farm.
(b) Dawson's farm.
(c) Grocery Store.
(d) Rook's Woods.

3. What does Will find odd about the iron ornament's surface?
(a) It had no shine to it, or signs of rust.
(b) It had no shine to it, and showed signs of rust.
(c) It was shiny, and no signs of rust.
(d) It had shine to it, and showed signs of rust.

4. When James and Will return home from their walk, what does Will think is running out of his brother, James, like water?
(a) The memory of who he is.
(b) The memory of their walk to the farm.
(c) The memory of the rook attack.
(d) The memory of their talks.

5. According to Merriman, how long ago did the kings of England preserve the forests that the Dark inhabit?
(a) 300 years ago.
(b) 1000 years ago.
(c) 200 years ago.
(d) 500 years ago.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotion describes how Will is feeling when he wakes on Midwinter Day?

2. As Will walks down what would have been Huntercombe Lane in his time, what doe he smell that makes his mouth water?

3. At the beginning of the Midwinter Day section, what wakes up Will?

4. What does Will ask the two strangers when he meets them?

5. According to the lady, what does the Rider want with Will?

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