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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does Merriman place the book of Gramayre to keep it safe?
(a) In another time.
(b) Grandfather clock.
(c) In his cloak.
(d) In Hawkins.

3. Where do the glowing signs lead Will at the end of the Dark's attack?
(a) To the Dawson's farm.
(b) To the Sign of Stone.
(c) To Greythorne manor.
(d) To the woods.

4. What is the term for the rapid urgent collecting, which summons the hounds?
(a) The menee.
(b) The call.
(c) The rising.
(d) The great call.

5. Instead of presenting Will with a story, what does Merriman tell Will the book will provide for him?
(a) A poem.
(b) A story.
(c) Illustrations.
(d) A snatch of verse or a bright image.

6. In what part of the world is Stephen stationed?
(a) Italy.
(b) Kingston, Jamaica.
(c) England.
(d) The United States.

7. What does Will find in the rushing water beside the river road?
(a) The carnival head.
(b) The Lady's watch.
(c) Another sign.
(d) A staff.

8. According to George, moving water is free of what?
(a) Nutrients.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Magic.
(d) Dark.

9. According to James, where does the Stanton family Christmas tree come from?
(a) The city.
(b) The woods.
(c) The backyard.
(d) The Great Park.

10. According to Merriman, where will the food and fuel be dropped?
(a) At the Dawson's farm.
(b) At the manor grounds.
(c) At the Stanton home.
(d) At the woods.

11. What is another word for the hounds of doom?
(a) The howling.
(b) The yelpers.
(c) The pain.
(d) The screamers.

12. Merriman tells Will that the signs must be joined by John Smith at this time because of what?
(a) John is the only blacksmith.
(b) He trusts no one else to do it.
(c) John Smith is an Old One.
(d) The smithy will soon be destroyed.

13. During the Hunt, who is wearing the great horned mask that Will received as a gift?
(a) The Hunter.
(b) Merriman.
(c) The Walker.
(d) Will.

14. Whose room does Will sleep in on Christmas Eve?
(a) James.
(b) Robin.
(c) Paul.
(d) Stephen.

15. What is drawn on the very last page of the book of Gramayre?
(a) A list of the six signs.
(b) The six circle cross signs joined into one circle.
(c) The five circle pyramid signs.
(d) The six cross signs joined in a square.

Short Answer Questions

1. During her explanation of the things of power, what does the Lady call Will?

2. According to Merriman, what sign can release the country from the hold of the Dark?

3. On the way home from caroling, Paul tells Will that he would give anything to have a what?

4. What must Will do, according to George, to ensure he has enough light to see with?

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

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