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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who do James and Will see for a second time when walking through the woods?
(a) The Dawsons.
(b) Rooks.
(c) A tramp.
(d) Animals.

2. Where is Will's bedroom located?
(a) With one of his brothers.
(b) In a guestroom.
(c) In the attic.
(d) In the basement.

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

4. What does Will want more than anything for his birthday?
(a) A good book.
(b) A new video game.
(c) Snow.
(d) Rain.

5. According to the Walker, what do the rooks guide toward them?
(a) Merriman.
(b) The Dark.
(c) John Smith.
(d) The Lady.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mr. Dawson give Will when he invites him into the house?

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

4. How does the blacksmith stop Will from taking the stranger's food offering?

5. When Will walks home from town, what street does he decide to go down?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does the author imply that the iron ornament is important?

2. What is the significance of the fat lady's comments about the weather?

3. How does Will demonstrate his immaturity when the Dark begins to rise?

4. What does the Walker mean when he states, "It's so heavy...I've been carrying it for so long."

5. What role does Merriman play in Will's education?

6. What is the importance of the white mare appearing to Will in the woods?

7. Why is the Rider unable to take the Walker and Will?

8. Why are the tapestries important to Will?

9. Why is Merriman disgusted that Will calls the road he was on "Tramp's Alley"?

10. Why does Maggie claim the Walker stole the sign from her?

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