2. According to Merriman, where will the food and fuel be dropped?
(a) At the woods.
(b) At the Dawson's farm.
(c) At the manor grounds.
(d) At the Stanton home.

3. On what horse does Old George ride during the Hunt?
(a) Pollack.
(b) Pollux.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Ivory.

4. What does the book of Gramayre send Will swimming through?
(a) Dolphins.
(b) Sharks.
(c) Deadly sharp coral.
(d) Whales.

5. What is the term for the rapid urgent collecting, which summons the hounds?
(a) The menee.
(b) The call.
(c) The rising.
(d) The great call.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to George, the big oak in Great Park is called what?

3. What must Will do, according to George, to ensure he has enough light to see with?

4. According to George, where must the white horse go?

5. What are the names of the horses on Dawson's farm?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the rain significant to the villagers and to Will?

2. Why is Will able to reconcile his old self with his Old One self after he returns home?

3. How does Merriman use the weather to help Will with the Walker, and to help him against the Dark?

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

5. What is the importance of the Walker's whereabouts being revealed to Will by a rook--an animal of the Dark?

6. 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'"?

7. In what ways does the Dark's power react in the Hawk in the Dark section?

8. What significant acts occur during the late night of Christmas Day?

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

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

(see the answer keys)

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