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

2. According to James, girls have always been what since year one?
(a) Cats.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rooks.
(d) Dogs.

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

4. What does Will find in a big cardboard container when decorating the Christmas tree?
(a) Hand-carved ornaments.
(b) Hand-blown ornaments.
(c) Glass ornaments.
(d) The third sign.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Merriman tell Will after their first meeting?

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

3. As Will walks down what would have been Huntercombe Lane in his time, what doe he smell that makes his mouth water?

4. What does Will pin over the door on Christmas Eve?

5. What does John Smith tell Will about Hunter's Combe?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author demonstrate that something strange is happening to Will?

2. Why does Will's father state, "There's your ceremony, Will. Right on time"?

3. Why is the Rider seeking Will?

4. What are the end results of Will's actions at the manor?

5. What is odd about Hawkins?

6. What are the parallels between the Rider's black stallion and the white mare that Will commands?

7. Why does Maggie place the Walker out of time?

8. Why does Will use his powers to put the branch on fire?

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

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

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