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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 symbols are on the horseshoes that John Smith puts on the mare?
(a) The symbol of Christmas.
(b) The symbol of the church.
(c) The same as the symbol on his ornament.
(d) The symbol of the Dark.

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

3. Who comes to the door when Will and his siblings come to carol at Greythorne Manor?
(a) The butler.
(b) The Lady.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Merriman.

4. In the heap of snow that falls into Will's bedroom, what does Will see, but Paul doesn't?
(a) A note.
(b) A bird.
(c) A black feather.
(d) A piece of wood.

5. Who tells Will that the tramp stole something from them?
(a) John Smith.
(b) Mr. Dawson.
(c) Merriman.
(d) Maggie Barnes.

Short Answer Questions

1. When James and Will return home from their walk, what does Will think is running out of his brother, James, like water?

2. What does John Smith mean when he tells Will, "It is your privilege. Take hold of her mane where you can reach it, and you will see"?

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

4. Where is Will's bedroom located?

5. According to Merriman, what does the Dark do to good emotions?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What is unusual about Will and his siblings' visit to Miss Greythorne's manor for caroling?

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

5. How does the animals' behavior foreshadow what happens to the tramp in the woods?

6. What is the importance of the Rider asking Will to break bread with him?

7. Why is the Rider seeking Will?

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

9. What is odd about Hawkins?

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

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