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

2. Where do Will, James, Mr. Stanton, and Max go on Christmas Eve morning?
(a) To Huntercombe Manor.
(b) To Dawson Farm.
(c) To the woods.
(d) To the city.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Will's family the morning of Midwinter Day?

2. What impulsive comment does Will shout out to the bus conductor as he gets off the bus two days after his birthday?

3. In the heap of snow that falls into Will's bedroom, what does Will see, but Paul doesn't?

4. What does Mr. Dawson tell Will about Maggie?

5. According to Merriman, the next part of Will's quest depends on whom?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is odd about Hawkins?

4. Why is the Rider seeking Will?

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

6. How does Will try to warn Old George Dawson about Maggie being an agent of the Dark?

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

8. Why are the tapestries important to Will?

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

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

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