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This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Dark Is Rising Test | Mid-Book Test - Medium

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 142 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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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. Whose room did Will's bedroom once belong to?
(a) Paul.
(b) James.
(c) Stephen, the eldest.
(d) Mary.

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

3. What does Merriman tell Will are gateways through time?
(a) The roads.
(b) Pathways.
(c) Gates.
(d) Doors.

4. What warning does Merriman tell Will after their first meeting?
(a) Do nothing the Rider asks.
(b) Do nothing rash to bring trouble toward you.
(c) Do everything the Rider instructs.
(d) Do everything the family asks.

5. What kind of Old One is Will, according to the Walker?
(a) An avatar.
(b) An ancient one.
(c) A strong one.
(d) A new awake.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Will has the branch, who grabs him from behind and demands that he stop what he is doing?

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

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

4. What does The Lady remind Will of when he sees her for the first time at the manor?

5. What does Mr. Stanton say about what happened to Will's ornament letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the importance of the third sign?

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

3. What role does Huntercombe Lane play in the second section, Midwinter's Day, of the novel?

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

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

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

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

8. In what ways does Mr. Dawson provide clues to both Will and the reader that Will is more than he seems and that things are going to be different for Will?

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

10. What affect does the Lady have on Will's emotions and behavior?

(see the answer keys)

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