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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 pin over the door on Christmas Eve?
(a) Holly.
(b) Cut-outs.
(c) Lights.
(d) A cross.

2. Who is snoring from the other bed when Will wakes up?
(a) Stephen.
(b) Paul.
(c) James.
(d) Robin.

3. What does Will find odd about the iron ornament's surface?
(a) It was shiny, and no signs of rust.
(b) It had no shine to it, and showed signs of rust.
(c) It had no shine to it, or signs of rust.
(d) It had shine to it, and showed signs of rust.

4. What does Old George thrust into Will's hand on Christmas Eve?
(a) Coins.
(b) Coal.
(c) Nuggets.
(d) Holly, heavy berries.

5. According to the lady, what does the Rider want with Will?
(a) To capture the sign.
(b) To capture the white mare.
(c) To stop the Light.
(d) To capture him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who demands that Will show the first sign to him?

2. What happens to Will's family when he arrives back home from the other time?

3. What does the Dark use to get Will to break the circle?

4. According to Mrs. Stanton, who is Tom?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the importance of the third sign?

2. What is odd about Hawkins?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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