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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One: The Finding; The Walker on the Old Way.

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 cannot speak.
(d) They are separated by a horrible blizzard.

2. What phrase does Mr. Dawson repeat to Will when Will visits him Midwinter's Eve?
(a) The Walker is dangerous.
(b) The Walker seeks your soul.
(c) The Walker is the Dark.
(d) The Walker is abroad.

3. What happens to Merriman when Will starts talking to Max?
(a) He falls on the ice.
(b) He coughs.
(c) He melts.
(d) He vanishes.

4. What does Merriman tell Will about time for the Old Ones?
(a) Time remains in one direction.
(b) Time co-exists.
(c) Time is linear.
(d) Time is backwards.

5. 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 their talks.
(b) The memory of the rook attack.
(c) The memory of who he is.
(d) The memory of their walk to the farm.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John Smith tell Will about Hunter's Combe?

2. In the heap of snow that falls into Will's bedroom, what does Will see, but Paul doesn't?

3. Two days after his birthday, how does Will's relationship with the animals change?

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

5. According to the Walker, what do the rooks guide toward them?

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