2. Outside the manor, which sign is burned into Will's forearm and causes the Rider to fall back?
(a) The sign of bronze.
(b) The sign of wood.
(c) The sign of copper.
(d) The sign of iron.

3. According to Merriman, the peak of the Dark occurs during what time of year?
(a) At the end of Berkshire and the beginning of Buckinghamshire.
(b) At the end of Buckinghamshire and the beginning of Berkshire.
(c) At the end of the Londonshire.
(d) At the beginning of Ireland.

4. What must Will do, according to George, to ensure he has enough light to see with?
(a) Count to 1000.
(b) Count to100.
(c) Use his power to light.
(d) Call for Merriman.

5. What does Merriman reveal is the Walker's real name?
(a) George.
(b) The Lady.
(c) Will.
(d) Hawkin.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Merriman, what do the lords of the Dark never risk demanding?

2. Instead of presenting Will with a story, what does Merriman tell Will the book will provide for him?

3. Which of the Stanton family members disappears on the way to the manor?

4. According to the book of Gramayre, what is the name of the bright star?

5. What reason does Hawkin give for betraying the Light to the Dark?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Dark's strike at the king's burial ship fitting?

2. What does the Lady mean when she says, "'Break the power of the cold. Stop the snow and cold and frost. Release this country from the hold of the Dark. All with the next of the circle, the Sign of Fire'"?

3. Why is Mary's kidnapping a test for Will?

4. What does Will do when he and Merriman return to their own time at the manor and Paul plays the flute?

5. How does Will demonstrate changes and reveals his new powers to others?

6. Why does the Dark have another chance to attack the Light?

7. Why does Hawkin betray Merriman and the Light?

8. Why is Hawkin amazed that the Rider has dropped him?

9. Why does Hawkin betray the Light and the Old Ones?

10. What is the importance of Will taking the white horse to the Hunter?

(see the answer keys)

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