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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What symbols are on the horseshoes that John Smith puts on the mare?
(a) The symbol of the Dark.
(b) The symbol of the church.
(c) The same as the symbol on his ornament.
(d) The symbol of Christmas.

2. What happens to the radio station when Will walks by it after getting home from his walk with James?
(a) It falls to the floor.
(b) It gets louder.
(c) It screeches.
(d) It turns off.

3. What song do Will, James, and his siblings carol for the Rector?
(a) O' Christmas Tree.
(b) Noel.
(c) Nowell.
(d) Merry Christmas.

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

5. Two days after his birthday, how does Will's relationship with the animals change?
(a) They run from him.
(b) They are angry towards him.
(c) They won't leave him alone.
(d) They are more affectionate.

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

7. What does Will pin over the door on Christmas Eve?
(a) A cross.
(b) Holly.
(c) Cut-outs.
(d) Lights.

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

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

10. When Will walks home from town, what street does he decide to go down?
(a) Hunter's Cove.
(b) Tramp's Alley.
(c) Huntercombe Lane.
(d) The Great Woods.

11. What is Will, James, Mr. Stanton, and Max going to purchase?
(a) Food.
(b) A Christmas tree.
(c) Christmas turkey.
(d) A wagon.

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

13. Who comes to the door when Will and his siblings come to carol at Greythorne Manor?
(a) The Lady.
(b) The butler.
(c) Merriman.
(d) Maggie.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paul state is the reason Will's skylight broke?

2. According to Merriman, how long ago did the kings of England preserve the forests that the Dark inhabit?

3. What does Merriman tell Will about the signs and the Dark?

4. What does Merriman tell Will about time for the Old Ones?

5. Who demands that Will show the first sign to him?

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