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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Three: The Testing; The Hunt Rides and The Joining of the Signs.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who saves Will from being snatched by the rider?
(a) The blacksmith.
(b) James.
(c) Paul.
(d) Megan.

2. How many parts is the spell of protection for the book of Gramayre?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Six.
(d) Two.

3. Windsor Castle is located where?
(a) Outside of the manor.
(b) The moat.
(c) The Great Park.
(d) The woods.

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

5. According to Merriman, the peak of the Dark occurs during what time of year?
(a) At the end of Buckinghamshire and the beginning of Berkshire.
(b) At the end of Berkshire and the beginning of Buckinghamshire.
(c) At the end of the Londonshire.
(d) At the beginning of Ireland.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to The Lady, each of the things of power is made by who?

2. What does Will's sister, Gwen, give him at the end of the Sign-Seeker section of the novel?

3. Where do Will, James, Mr. Stanton, and Max go on Christmas Eve morning?

4. Who tells Will that the tramp stole something from them?

5. Who offers to take the little signs from Will and carry them?

(see the answer key)

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