2. What is odd about the weather, according to the thin man with the pointed nose on the bus?
(a) That this much snow has fallen before Christmas.
(b) That this much snow is falling before his birthday.
(c) This much snow fell in 1947 before Christmas.
(d) That this much snow is falling before Will's birthday.

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

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

5. What does Old George tell Will about the importance of holly?
(a) It is good protection against snow.
(b) It is good for Christmas decorations.
(c) It is good protection against the Dark.
(d) It is tasty food.

6. 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 screeches.
(c) It turns off.
(d) It gets louder.

7. Who steps out of the shadows after Will demands his item from the Walker and calls to him?
(a) Maggie Barnes.
(b) The Lady.
(c) The Rider.
(d) Merriman.

8. When taking his shortcut home, what does Will do to the branch lying on the ground?
(a) Breaks it.
(b) Picks it up.
(c) Sets is ablaze.
(d) Steps on it.

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

10. What does Mr. Dawson tell Will about Maggie?
(a) That Maggie had to go to the city.
(b) That Maggie had to go to the church.
(c) That Maggie had to go to the market.
(d) That Maggie had to go home for an illness in her family.

11. What does Merriman do for the Walker?
(a) Makes him cry.
(b) Hurts him.
(c) Sends him away.
(d) Wrangles with him.

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

13. What does Will hear before his world changes to another time?
(a) A prayer.
(b) Laughter.
(c) Music.
(d) Screaming.

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

15. What is the ancient kind of symbol dating back to sun worship?
(a) The mandela.
(b) The sundial.
(c) The sphere.
(d) The cross.