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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the beginning of the Sign-Seeker section, what is engraved on the two towering oak doors?
(a) Bursts of light.
(b) Symbols.
(c) Hearts.
(d) Crosses.

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

3. What happens to Will's family when he arrives back home from the other time?
(a) They eat breakfast.
(b) They wake up.
(c) They are spirited away to another time.
(d) They hug him.

4. What does Paul state is the reason Will's skylight broke?
(a) A rusty latch.
(b) Birds nested on it.
(c) An icy latch that broke under the strain of the snow.
(d) The Dark pushed against it.

5. What impulsive comment does Will shout out to the bus conductor as he gets off the bus two days after his birthday?
(a) That he will soon make more money.
(b) That he will be one of the forgotten ones.
(c) That he will be an Old One soon.
(d) That it will be warm on Christmas Day.

6. What does John Smith tell Will about Hunter's Combe?
(a) That nothing good comes along the road.
(b) That nothing can harm him along the road.
(c) That the road is filled with snow and to be safe.
(d) That the road is good for everyone who comes along it.

7. What time does Mrs. Stanton want them back from caroling on Christmas Eve?
(a) 9:30.
(b) 10:30.
(c) 8:30.
(d) Midnight.

8. What does the iron ornament do to Will's fingers?
(a) Cuts them.
(b) Numbs them.
(c) Bruises them.
(d) Burns them.

9. What does Will's sister, Gwen, give him at the end of the Sign-Seeker section of the novel?
(a) A hug.
(b) A gift.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A fruit pie.

10. According to Mrs. Stanton, who is Tom?
(a) Will's twin sibling.
(b) One of the Olsen's siblings.
(c) One of the Stanton children who died.
(d) Mr. Dawson's son.

11. Who tells Will that the tramp stole something from them?
(a) Mr. Dawson.
(b) Merriman.
(c) Maggie Barnes.
(d) John Smith.

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

13. What does The Lady remind Will of when he sees her for the first time at the manor?
(a) A fox.
(b) A cat.
(c) A bird.
(d) A lioness.

14. What does John Smith mean when he tells Will, "It is your privilege. Take hold of her mane where you can reach it, and you will see"?
(a) He means that Will can walk on his own.
(b) He means that Will is chosen.
(c) He means that he doesn't have to pay.
(d) He means that Will cannot do what he wants.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Merriman when Will starts talking to Max?

2. What does Will do to tell Mr. Dawson about Maggie being an agent of the Dark?

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

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

5. What does the fat lady say to the conductor about the weather at the beginning of The Walker on the Way?

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